London Celebrates Chinese New Year 2010Happy Chinese New Year, Gong Hey Fat Choi. The Chinese calendar (luni solar) has 12 animals of the zodiac to represent the New Year ahead. This year (2010) it’s the 3rd sign making it a Year of the Tiger. London along with the rest of the world celebrates with China in this HUGE festival.
Chinese New Year in London is an opportunity for us to celebrate a culture so embedded in our city. Although it is actually today the public festivals and parade will not be until next week the 21st February 2010 (traditional to London as it is the first Sunday after the event).
The run-up saw the big red lanterns streamed along to Soho and Leicester Square, in preparation for one of London’s biggest festivals. Similar to all New Years it is seen as a good time to refresh and prepare oneself with a spring cleaned home, fresh haircut, paying off any debts to enjoy a festive meal
Chinese New Year will be celebrated by London in many ways. For example there are fireworks in Leicester Square and China Town, performances in Trafalgar Square in London where entry is free. The National Maritime Museum is holding a family based event, The National Geographic Store on Regents Street has a photo gallery set up to celebrate the year of the Tiger (last year being the year of the ox).
The festivals symbolism is immense. The dragon dances through London, bringing to all businesses and people it meets. The parade and Chinese artists will set off along The Strand at 11am (21/02/10) along The West End of London, adding color to our sometimes grey skies. The events are organized with London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA) starting at 12 finishing at 6pm.
Chinese New Year in London is an opportunity for us to celebrate a culture so embedded in our city. Although it is actually today the public festivals and parade will not be until next week the 21st February 2010 (traditional to London as it is the first Sunday after the event).
The run-up saw the big red lanterns streamed along to Soho and Leicester Square, in preparation for one of London’s biggest festivals. Similar to all New Years it is seen as a good time to refresh and prepare oneself with a spring cleaned home, fresh haircut, paying off any debts to enjoy a festive meal
Chinese New Year will be celebrated by London in many ways. For example there are fireworks in Leicester Square and China Town, performances in Trafalgar Square in London where entry is free. The National Maritime Museum is holding a family based event, The National Geographic Store on Regents Street has a photo gallery set up to celebrate the year of the Tiger (last year being the year of the ox).
The festivals symbolism is immense. The dragon dances through London, bringing to all businesses and people it meets. The parade and Chinese artists will set off along The Strand at 11am (21/02/10) along The West End of London, adding color to our sometimes grey skies. The events are organized with London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA) starting at 12 finishing at 6pm.
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