February in Chinatown London celebrates the popular New Year Chinese Style - Hotels in London Ltd

Jan. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- The largest Chinese New Year partys in Europe transpire every year in Londons Chinatown with upwards of 250000 revellers joining in. Lots of events happen all over the city. Trafalgar Square is where the biggest entertainment area is. Chinatown fills with decoration and has many Chinese Lion dances through its streets. Shaftsbury Avenue has a second stage at which more local festive persuits happen. Planning is a key to success with large gatherings so book your place to stay well ahead. To find a hotel visit http://www.hotels-london-hotel.com

Each year in February, Chinese New Year is celebrated in England. This has happened for quite a long time now. But even if you choose not to enjoy it, you may well have heard someone mention it. The largest and most visted of these parties happen in London. They take place at several places as official events and also there are many not so official goings on. The London Mayors Headquarters has granted some of money to assist with these festivities and has also allowed Trafalgar Square to be used.

Trafalgar Square has the largest stage in it. It is located opposite the National Gallery. The closest underground stop to it is Charring Cross, which has an exit on Trafalgar Square. This is where real acts from China and local entertainers will perform authentic Lion dancing and delight you with theatre and music. Because its a middle of London Square it is a well-known tourist attraction in its own right. However it gets even more vibrant as the local Chinese celebrate with us. Two authentic troupes from China are booked to entertain you. The partys begin at 12 oclock and are sure to go on all day, until six in the evening. This is a free event for all the relations to enjoy for sure.

Chinatown in London itself will have three Lions dancers through the streets. Local martial arts schools originally did these Lion dancing and many of the movements come from this art. The object of the dance is to pick the new seasons produce which hang in front of local business premises. They say this will give good luck to the owners in the New Year. Traditionally the vegetables got hung very high. This would make it difficult for all but the best artists to pluck. Traditionally red envelopes are a prize awarded to the best dancers. These contained a finacical reward for the dance if they managed to grasp it. There is also much splendid beautification and many other celebrations transpire. These envelopes get handed to the young by parents as a New Year gift.

The origins of this Chinatown in London started no further back than the 1970's. But, as the centre stage for Chinese shops, restaurants and civiliation it is second to none in the UK. Additionally some local restaurants will present you with an exclusive New Year carte to the public. This traditionally incorporates fish however lots of  different courses are also available. So everyone can join us along with the family to enjoy the dance and next a really good eat to see in the New year. Chinatown in London England is located in Soho, more details and hotels can be found here http://www.hotels-london-hotel.com/hotels/soho/ and here http://www.hotels-london-hotel.com/hotels/west-end/ and is thought to to start at Shaftsbury Avenue.

In addition a second stage for entertainment is situated on Shaftsbury Avenue, which runs West to East through London soho. You will know this place as it is considered the very middle of the West End. Here local performers will perform traditional entertainment and addtionally some more modern shin digs go on too. Therefore an opportunity thus arises for you to partake of the days events and a meal followed by a show in any of the West End theatres close by.

No matter what you have in mind you can be sure to get pleasure from it all and more during londons Chinese New Year. You will be enjoying a classic cultural celebration that is to be relished by everyone in the family and great friends too in modern multicultural London West End. As the nights get shorter this extravaganza can bring some extra light into your life as well.

It is something to get excited about for all of you. The best method to make sure you enjoy this festival is to book a hotel in advance. In London Soho{you have|there are} lots to choose from that are great value for money. The room search we provide in the West End has a special Chinatown accommodation search for you. From here you can select between the highly rated and best value local places to stay. Where ever you choose getting into Chinatown should be a easy matter by London underground.

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