Chinese New Year Celebrations 2011 in London
Venue: Various Venues
Date: 6th Feb 2011
Timing: 12 Noon- 6 PM
Nearest Tube Station: Charing Cross Tube Station
Chinese New Year is just around the corner. Get ready to be intoxicated by the zest around in London. Make an appointment in your diary and mark 6th of Feb, as the special day. You will be caught spell bounded and is bound to have lots of thrills ahead. If you are one of those visitants to the city, you can stay conveniently at nearby London accommodation. Have a look to know more:
A little into Chinese New Year
The most interesting thing about this event is that there is no fixed date to begin. Every year a date is calculated taken into account both the solar and lunar calendar. A peculiar animal sign from the twelve zodiac signs is allotted to the new date thus arrived. The day of 3rd Feb, has come out to be the destined day for Chinese New Year 2011, denoting the symbol of rabbit.
Commemorations in London
The celebrations will fall on the first Sunday of Feb that is 6th of Feb, 2011. The lavish festival of Chinese communities living in London sees the spirits going high for every one. Travelers can enter into with all their heart and soul to treasure the revelry. Central London observes one of the biggest celebrations after the Asian countries. The streets abound with droves of cheering spectators on their way. On display are martial art performers, dancing puppets, marquees, firecrackers and vibrant food stalls. Sky of London will seem to be daubed in varied hues giving every one a gala time. Alleys of Trafalgar Square will be sported in the garb of dragons, and banners gracing the skyline. Special Chinese artists will make you gasp in exhilaration with amazing performances on the anvil.
Charges
The event is absolutely free, with no charges whatsoever. Visitors can shell out money for their shopping and fare.
