Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
Traditionally eaten in the hope of a prosperous year to come, Nian Gao is often gifted to loved ones, so pop into Sakurado to pick up the perfect present this Chinese New Year. Tsujiri 33 Newport Court, London, WC2H 7PQ. For a sweet treat to ring in Chinese New Year, visit Tsujiri and indulge in their 6-inch Taro Vanilla Crepe Cake. Sweet and Celebrate the Year of the Snake in London, the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia.. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people descend on the West End to enjoy a colourful parade, free stage performances and traditional Chinese food, and to wish each other "Xin Nian Kuai Le" (Happy New Year in Mandarin) or "Sun Nin Faai Lok" (in Cantonese). 4. Lunar New Year at BAO. Food holds a special place during the celebration of CNY, and BAO is your go-to to savor your tastebuds for Lunar New Year’s delicacies. Known for their fluffy buns and creative takes on Taiwanese cuisine, BAO introduces festive twists to their classic dishes during the New Year season. 5. Chinese New Year at Daddy Bao 2025 will welcome the Year of the Snake for the first time since 2013. If you were born in 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953 or 1941, this year will be one of luck and opportunity. These plump, slightly chewy treats sometimes have a red bean or sesame paste filling and are served warm in a light, syrupy broth as part of a New Year’s Eve feast. Their round shape symbolises unity and togetherness, plus the idioms for ’round’ and ‘unity’ sound the same in Chinese. That central London enclave, packed with everything from bakeries and grocers to Chinese doctors and travel agents, remains many Londoners’ first experience of Chinese food. But an influx of Preparations for Lunar New Year are well underway, with many readying themselves to embrace the Year of the Wood Snake. This year’s Chinese zodiac animal represents wisdom, charm, elegance and transformation, and these characteristics are interpreted across some of London’s favourite foodie hotspots from playfully serpentine bao buns to specialty coffees, carefully orchestrated tasting In Chinatown London you’ll find lion dancing, stalls and plenty of places to stop off for a Chinese New Year feast. Full Schedule of Chinese New Year Events in London: 1st February 2025. 11:00am – 5:00pm: 📍Chinatown: Lion Dance Performances throughout Chinatown; 2nd February 2025. 10:00am – 11:45am: 📍 East of Trafalgar Square to Welcome the Year of the Dragon with exclusive food and drink specials across Chinatown London this Chinese New Year! Bubblewrap. The deliciously decadent dessert shop will be serving a Red Bean combo special for the CNY period: Original waffle filled with red bean gelato, matcha cookies and topped with fresh strawberries. Bun House London's pair of dim sum and Cantonese specialists, in Soho and the City, are offering an almost month-long celebration of the Year of the Dragon. The Chinese New Year menu features seven Chinese On Sunday 11th February, London will take to the streets to celebrate Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year. As part of the carnival, you can expect lively parades, spectacular performances, beautiful displays, immersive family activities and all of your favourite Chinatown London restaurants serving festive specials and Recipes for the best Chinese New Year snacks, in China and other Asian countries, that you can't miss out on- both delicious and auspicious! From Tang Yuan, Peanut Cookies, Walnut Cookies, Bak Kwa, Nian Gao, Sweets, Persimmon Cakes, Bing Tang Hu Lu,Pineapple Tarts and Salted Egg Snack to Kuih Kapit, Kuih Bangkit and more, this Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, marks the transition from winter to spring in the lunar calendar. This year, it falls on Saturday, February 10. There are countless customs and legends associated with the day, and it holds great significance to those who celebrate. This year marks the Year Of The Dragon in the lunar calendar. What is this year’s Chinese New Year animal? This coming year is the Year of the Snake, with previous Years of the Snake being 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013. London is set to burst with vibrant celebrations as the city embraces the Chinese New Year, offering a plethora of exciting experiences for locals and visitors alike. From culinary adventures to cultural festivities, here's how to ring in the Year of the Snake. The act of sharing and enjoying these delectable pockets during the New Year celebrations becomes a communal tradition that extends beyond culinary delight, fostering a sense of togetherness and the belief in the prosperous journey that lies ahead. 20. Niangao (Chinese New Year Cake) 2. Sesame Seed Balls . Sesame seed balls, or jian dui, are a popular dessert in China and Taiwan. Sold both in streets and dim sum restaurants, these ubiquitous treats are beloved by everyone. The Chinese Lunar New Year is almost here and London is once again preparing to host an array of celebrations throughout the Chinatown area this weekend. This Saturday and Sunday (February 1 and February 2) Soho will be the ultimate destination for festivities as the spot hosts an array of activities and performances to mark the year of the This is a real oddity out among the canyons of new-build apartment towers and student flats in suburban Colindale: a smart local Chinese where the food quality makes it worthy of London-wide Chinese New Year in 2025 will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 29. In London, the main festivities, including parades and events in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square, are typically held on the weekend following the actual New Year's Day. So, for 2025, the largest public celebrations will take place on the weekend of February 1-2, 2025. THE
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |