Far Across the Sea - Lunar New Year Market

Far Across the Sea - Lunar New Year Market It embodies the journey of migrants celebrating vibrant ESEA culture.

Far Across the Sea is Brighton's Lunar New Year Market, inspired by the Cantonese term (花市: faa1si5 or "far sea") for flower markets—traditional spaces to prepare for celebrations.

12/02/2026

Thank you for making our Lunar New Year market so special 🧧
Wanna see more cultural events like this in the future? 👀

Dear all,Far Across the Sea – Lunar New Year Market is happening tomorrow! 🧧Get ready for a packed day of food, culture,...
07/02/2026

Dear all,

Far Across the Sea – Lunar New Year Market is happening tomorrow! 🧧
Get ready for a packed day of food, culture, art, and celebration.

🦁 Lion Dance Performance

2:00pm

Please arrive early and gather ahead of time for the best view

🍜 Food Vendors

Come hungry — we’ll have a huge range of East & Southeast Asian food and treats, including:

Hey Flash Ltd – Hong Kong street food & drinks

Under the Same Moon & Hing Wah – Fried chicken & Hong Kong milk tea

SunLi Chilli – Chilli oil, seasonings & street food

Desk Gourmet – Taiwanese braised pork rice

Kantenya – Onigiri & Korean mandu

Midnight Pantry Ltd – Asian-inspired cookies & baked treats

Uncle E Limited – Hong Kong snacks & festive foods

Nahc Bakery – Japanese choux buns & mochi cookies

OKASHI to Sweets – Handmade Japanese sweets

Caramel – Japanese desserts incl. strawberry shortcake, mochi daifuku & award-winning matcha Basque cheesecake ⭐

Madam Chang – Award-winning Malaysian coconut curd (Kaya)

🎎 Non-Food Vendors

Discover art, fashion, illustration, toys, crafts, and gifts:

Rawlab – Japanese anime toys, figures & lifestyle goods

SeeSeeLook – Handcrafted practical & elegant goods

What The Shop Limited – Hong Kong design products

Rein Lee & Nana – Comics, zines, prints & illustration inspired by East Asian culture

Ink & Stone – Sumi-e paintings, prints, cards & bookmarks

Kids Monster – Collectible toys & playful gifts

CDL Stoneup – Handmade accessories, crystals & minerals

Psquared – Origami-inspired handmade fashion accessories

GetFun Garden – Lunar New Year handmade décor & artworks

Daruma Kokobo – Japanese vintage textile-inspired fashion & accessories

Pop Pick – TCG cards, anime plush, blind boxes & Japanese lifestyle goods

Little Refreshments – Handmade Maneki-neko & Daruma dolls with personalised blessings

YUK FUN – Illustrated goods, screen-printed apparel & stationery

Rabbit Florist Diary – Illustration & character design

BLUEKKIT LTD – Hard-water focused vegan skincare & wellness products

⚠️ Please Come Early

This will be a very busy market.
With 1,000+ Eventbrite registrations and 800+ Facebook responses, we expect peak crowds — especially around lunchtime and the Lion Dance.

Arriving early will help you:

Avoid queues

See more vendors

Enjoy the experience at a relaxed pace 💛

We can’t wait to celebrate Lunar New Year with you.
See you tomorrow!

Warm wishes

06/02/2026

THIS SUNDAY 🧧🐲
Lunar New Year in Brighton!
🦁 Lion Dance at 2PM
Come early — it’s gonna be BUSY 😆

🌸 A little sweetness for the new year 🧧We’re happy to welcome .uk to our Lunar New Year Market ✨From classic Japanese-st...
27/01/2026

🌸 A little sweetness for the new year 🧧

We’re happy to welcome .uk to our Lunar New Year Market ✨

From classic Japanese-style patisserie to beautifully crafted desserts, Caramel’s creations are gentle, comforting and made with care 🍰

Ideal for gifting, sharing, or treating yourself during the festivities.

📍 Brighton Open Market
🗓 Sunday 8 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:30 – 16:00
🎟 Free entry

🎨 Vendor Spotlight: 🧧Bold colours, playful characters and feel-good designs ✨YUK FUN brings illustration and design tha...
27/01/2026

🎨 Vendor Spotlight: 🧧

Bold colours, playful characters and feel-good designs ✨
YUK FUN brings illustration and design that doesn’t take itself too seriously — and we love that.

From prints and merch to Lunar New Year-inspired graphics, this is a stall you’ll spot from afar and remember long after 🐲💥

Come browse, smile, and maybe take something home that makes you laugh.

📍 Brighton Open Market
🗓 Sunday 8 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:30 – 16:00
🎟 Free entry

🧥 Japanese heritage, reimagined 🧧We’re excited to welcome .kokobo to our Lunar New Year Market ✨Specialising in handcraf...
27/01/2026

🧥 Japanese heritage, reimagined 🧧

We’re excited to welcome .kokobo to our Lunar New Year Market ✨

Specialising in handcrafted garments made from traditional Japanese textiles, Daruma Kokobo blends heritage, individuality and modern styling into every piece.

For those who appreciate craftsmanship, texture and clothing with a story.

📍 Brighton Open Market
🗓 Sunday 8 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:30 – 16:00
🎟 Free entry

🌙 A returning favourite 🧧We’re very happy to welcome back to our Lunar New Year Market ✨From Asian-inspired cookies to ...
23/01/2026

🌙 A returning favourite 🧧

We’re very happy to welcome back to our Lunar New Year Market ✨

From Asian-inspired cookies to comforting teas, Midnight Pantry’s creations are thoughtful, cosy and perfect for the festive season 🍪🍵

If you loved them last time, this is your sign to come back for more 👀

📍 Brighton Open Market
🗓 Sunday 8 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:30 – 16:00
🎟 Free entry

✨ Handmade bags & accessories 🧧We’re happy to welcome to our Lunar New Year Market ✨Specialising in handcrafted bags an...
23/01/2026

✨ Handmade bags & accessories 🧧

We’re happy to welcome to our Lunar New Year Market ✨

Specialising in handcrafted bags and accessories, Cissy’s designs are full of character and personal touches — ideal for Lunar New Year gifting or treating yourself.

Beautifully made, creative, and one of a kind 🧵

📍 Brighton Open Market
🗓 Sunday 8 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:30 – 16:00
🎟 Free entry

🥮 Vendor Spotlight: 🧧Founded by a Hong Kong baker, Uncle E brings familiar Hong Kong flavours to the UK — freshly made ...
23/01/2026

🥮 Vendor Spotlight: 🧧

Founded by a Hong Kong baker, Uncle E brings familiar Hong Kong flavours to the UK — freshly made using locally sourced ingredients, just like home 💛

From classic treats to comforting bites, this is the kind of stall that feels nostalgic, warm and perfect for Lunar New Year.

Come say hi, grab a treat, and welcome the new year with something familiar 🧧

📍 Brighton Open Market
🗓 Sunday 8 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:30 – 16:00
🎟 Free entry

🌸 East meets West, folded with care 🧧We’re excited to welcome to our Lunar New Year Market ✨Drawing inspiration from Ja...
22/01/2026

🌸 East meets West, folded with care 🧧

We’re excited to welcome to our Lunar New Year Market ✨

Drawing inspiration from Japanese origami and modern design, PSQUARED creates handcrafted accessories that are full of character and individuality.

A beautiful stop for anyone who loves thoughtful design and meaningful details this Lunar New Year 🦋

📍 Brighton Open Market
🗓 Sunday 8 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:30 – 16:00
🎟 Free entry

🌸 A little blessing for the new year 🧧We’re happy to welcome to our Lunar New Year Market ✨Known for their original han...
22/01/2026

🌸 A little blessing for the new year 🧧

We’re happy to welcome to our Lunar New Year Market ✨

Known for their original handmade designs, Little Refreshment creates thoughtful pieces that carry warmth, calm and positive intentions — perfect as Lunar New Year gifts or keepsakes 🌈

Beautifully made, meaningful, and full of heart.

📍 Brighton Open Market
🗓 Sunday 8 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:30 – 16:00
🎟 Free entry

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