Risin' up to the challenge of our rival, it's the Year of the Tiger.
Welcome in the Year of the Tiger with London’s Chinese New Year celebrations which range this year from the official New Year on 14 February to the annual Chinese New Year parade through Trafalgar Square on 21 February. London offers a range of Chinese New Year events, parties and celebrations from traditional performances to cultural exhibitions. We’ve picked the top five Chinese New Year’s events in London to carry you through the week-long celebration and help you start the Year of the Tiger with a bang.
What: Chinese New Year at Trafalgar Square
When: 21 February, 2010
Where: Trafalgar Square
Cost: Free
Trafalgar Square’s annual Chinese New Year celebration combines a multitude of things to do, see and taste. Chinese dragons, live acrobats and traditional dancers will perform throughout the day.
What: New Year’s Fireworks
When: 21 February, 2010
Where: Leicester Square
Cost: Free
Finish off the day of celebrations with a fantastic free fireworks show in Leicester Square. This annual end to London’s Chinese New Year’s party is truly the way to kick off the Year of the Tiger with a bang.
What: Chinese New Year at the National Maritime Museum
When: 15 – 19 February, 2010
Where: National Maritime Museum
Cost: Free
The National Maritime Museum in London is providing a week of exhibitions, performances and workshops suitable for families to explore the culture and traditions behind Chinese New Year. For a full schedule of events, check the National Maritime Museum website.
What: Chinatown, London
When: 14 – 21 February, 2010
Where: Chinatown, Soho, London
Cost: Free
Expect hanging lanterns, glorious colours and festive spirits in London’s Chinatown. Although Chinese New Year 2010 falls officially on 14 February, celebrations will take place through the week and leading up to the Trafalgar Square event on the 21st.
What: The Chinese State Circus
When: 2 – 6 February, 2010
Where: New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon
Cost: From £16.00
Kick off your Chinese New Year’s celebrations early with The Chinese State Circus. Combining agility, grace, and precision in every movement, The Chinese State Circus fuses the jaw-dropping abilities of The Wu Shu Flying Warriors and the awe-inspiring sounds of the renowned Peking Orchestra.
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