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New Year in LondonMore About Chinese New YearElsewhere on the WebLondon Chinatown Chinese AssociationMayor of London - Chinese New Year Chinese New Year in LondonWhy Does The Date Change?: Chinese New Year is based on the lunar and solar calendars so the date varies from late January to mid-February. When and Where: 11am - 1pm: The Parade winds from The Strand to Rupert Street in Chinatown. 12pm - 6pm: Chinese New Year Festival in Trafalgar Square. Nearest Tube Stations:
About Chinese New Year:
Chinese New Year is the biggest festival of the year in Chinese communities. Each year in the Chinese calendar is represented by one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac: the Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, Rat, Ox, Tiger, and Rabbit. In the days leading up to the Chinese New Year, people clean their houses, repay debts, buy new clothes and have their hair cut. A celebratory meal is held on the eve of the new year, with many traditional dishes served, and fireworks and firecrackers are let off to see in the new year. With the start of the new year, Lion Dances pass through the streets to bring good luck to the households and businesses they visit. The drums, gongs and cymbals that accompany the Lion Dance are used to scare away evil and bad luck. New Year in LondonMore About Chinese New YearElsewhere on the WebLondon Chinatown Chinese AssociationMayor of London - Chinese New Year |
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