Chinese New Year Celebrations 2011 in London

Dec. 13, 2010 - PRLog -- Chinese New Year Celebrations in London are the most significant in the world outside Asia. The year of the rabbit, Chinese New Year 2011 will be celebrated at numerous central London venues including some prominent ones like Chinatown, Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. Every year flocks of people from around the world head to the capital to become part of this joyous celebration. On 3 February, there will be hosts of events and activities in the metropolis welcoming the imminent year.

Live Performances:

Capital's stunning Trafalgar Square bursts with hordes of full-blooded performances throughout the Chinese New Year Celebrations. Various events in the square feature a whole host of long-established Chinese dragons, lion dances with contemporary music and acclaimed artists, specially invited from China's different provinces.

Far Eastern Fun:

Last year's Chinese New Year Celebrations in London enthralled millions of people from all around, over half-a-lakh visitors joined in a grand procession and welcoming ceremony in Trafalgar Square. This year, one can expect the visitors' total would touch the new high.

Chinese Restaurants in London:

Chinese food is a must during any China-related celebration. People all over the world are already become slaves of China's authentic food; there are thousands in the capital too. The metropolis has arrays of Chinese restaurants offering exotic cuisines all around the year. Especially in the festive season they expand their menu list with quite a few specials.

A Cultural Explosion:

Leicester Square brims with stacks of explosive firecrackers and daytime fireworks. Chinatown's prominent stalls and restaurants present a plethora of China's time-honoured cuisines for foodies. Most of the celebrations in the metropolis are free to visit.

Cultural Events:

London has a strong line-up of special events to indulge the city-dwellers in authentic Chinese culture. A few family-themed events, special exhibitions at the capital's museums, galleries and other high-flying venues showcase the best of china during the festive season.

Live Shows:

Celebrate the forthcoming Chinese New Year in London with all the family, the city's number of preeminent venues hosts plenty of live shows, suitable for all the ages. From martial arts to traditional dances, the London shows display everything that China has to offer.

Celebrations in City's High-Up Venues:

Capital's few coveted venues like Westfield, Harrods welcome the new year in style. These venues feature multitudes of displays, tea tasting, calligraphy and much more throughout the celebratory season. A few London stores put up huge compilations of unique Chinese goods for sale.

Whether you're from China or elsewhere or whether you're a young or young-at-heart, Chinese New Year Celebrations 2011 in London will definitely spellbind you.

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The article is written by Madhukar Shah for Quality Crown Hotels, a division of London Town Hotels Limited, fastest growing luxury London hotels group.

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