Chinese New Year Celebrations in the UK
Here's How You Can Celebrate Chinese New Year in the UK
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In London, you'll find the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia. Hundreds of thousands of people will flock to the West End to join in the fun. The Chinese New Year parade starts at 10 a.m. with a dragon and lion dance in Charing Cross Road. The 30 teams and striking floats will then make their way to Chinatown. Chinatown of course is a focal point, with restaurants offering special menus, craft stalls, and lion dances.
Trafalgar Square hosts the main stage, with entertainment from 12 p.m. including traditional Chinese dance and music shows. There's also street food there and a pyrotechnic display to end festivities. Leicester Square hosts the family zone, with music, dress-up time, calligraphy, and more. Shaftesbury Avenue hosts the martial arts and culture zone, with a flag display and tai chi chuan performances. Charing Cross Road hosts the community zone, with performances by British-Chinese artists on the New Talent stage.