This week, London will be full of celebrations to welcome the Year of the Rat. Every year, London’s Chinatown 1 a spectacular event to celebrate Chinese New Year, the largest event outside of Asia.
This year in the UK, there seems to be a huge amount of 2 in Chinese culture. For the third year running, the ‘China in London’ season is being held. This 3 event will run from February to April, finally in the Olympic torch relay, 4 the Olympic flame will pass through London on its way to the start of the Beijing Games.
The ‘China in London’ season will combine a huge number of events, 5 from art exhibitions to modern dance, film festivals 6 tea tasting, musical concerts to children’s half-term activities. In addition, 7 Chinese culture festival, ‘China Now’ is launching at Chinese New Year.
This is a nationwide season of events leading up to the Beijing Olympics. As well as 8 events, this programme includes an 9 programme for schools to develop relationships with China, and a Football Exchange, where the UK Football Association will be 10 children in China and offering a lucky few the chance to visit Britain on a football tour.
The main Chinese New Year 11 will be held on Sunday 10th February, and is expected to attract around 300,000 visitors. It will showcase both 12 and contemporary Chinese arts, bringing together British-born and Chinese performers.
The 13 of the day is the grand parade through the streets of London, led by a traditional dragon dance, followed by musicians, acrobats, artists and children. There will be a large stage and screen in Trafalgar Square featuring martial arts, music and dance.
It wouldn’t be Chinese New Year 14 fireworks and firecrackers, 15 Leicester Square will see displays on the hour all afternoon. Nearby theatres and arts centers will also be holding special New Year events, such as variety shows.
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