The Year of the Dragon is considered one of the most powerful and auspicious years in the Chinese zodiac, symbolising strength, fortune and success Image source, PA Media Image caption, The event is the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia. Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Related. Chinese Year of the Snake celebrated Normally Trafalgar Square and Chinatown are crammed with people for London's Chinese New Year celebrations. London usually hosts some of the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia, but Fireworks, music, lanterns, and dragon dancing filled streets across Asia to celebrate the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year's parade began in Charing Cross Road and featured colourful floats, with more than 50 teams taking part in the event Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Chinese post-graduate Xinyu Gong 22, recently moved to London and said she was "disappointed" the celebrations were cancelled. But she agrees that stopping "dangerous gatherings" was the right BBC News, London. For most Londoners, Chinese New Year means lion dancing in Trafalgar Square - part of a lavish programme begun by some of China's early migrants living in central London's Celebrations of 2022 are happening across the UK to mark the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Tiger. Chinese New Year fell as coronavirus first took hold in the UK, and then again during Chinese New Year event cancelled as high winds loom Organisers said they were devastated to call off the celebrations but that safety was the priority. 4 days ago The Chinese New Year has been marked in London with day-long celebrations. A parade, starting at Trafalgar Square, saw colourful floats and beating drums head through the city towards Chinatown. BBC London, 2nd floor, Egton Wing, BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA. Tel: 020 776 52667 | Textphone: (for hearing impaired users) 020 7935 7414 e-mail: yourlondon@bbc.co.uk Thousands of people have turned out in the rain to celebrate the Chinese New Year in central London. A parade, starting at Trafalgar Square, saw floats and beating drums head through the city The Chinese New Year has been marked in London with day-long celebrations. A parade, starting at Trafalgar Square, saw colourful floats and beating drums head through the city towards Chinatown. All the latest content about Lunar New Year from the BBC. London celebrates Lunar New Year. 11 February 2024 11 Feb 2024. Bad economy, nosy relatives: Young Chinese put off by Lunar New Year. Groups of performers from China are taking part in Chinese New Year celebrations in the centre of London. The ceremony marks the Year of the Tiger, which began on 14 February. Two groups are performing dance, music and acrobatics after the opening ceremony, which had been held in Trafalgar Square. All the latest content about Chinese New Year from the BBC. Thousands of people have turned out in the rain to celebrate the Chinese New Year in central London. A parade, starting at Trafalgar Square, saw floats and beating drums head through the city Meghan Owen Reporting from London. London’s New Year’s Day parade has been delayed due to adverse weather. Organisers say the decision to delay the 12:00 GMT start by 30 minutes has been taken Under Mayor Livingstone in 2002, the LCCA's Chinese New Year festival was the first private event to be held in Trafalgar Square. As an example of the organisation that is required, the LCCA has Under Mayor Livingstone in 2002, the LCCA's Chinese New Year festival was the first private event to be held in Trafalgar Square. As an example of the organisation that is required, the LCCA has
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