Chinese New Year 2013 in London

Celebrate the Chinese New Year 2013 in London

China comes to London on Sunday 10th February 2013 with the Chinese New Year celebrations which by the way are the largest outside Asia! The festivities, begin in Trafalgar Square in the morning at 10:00am with a parade around London’s West End featuring colourful floats, a gravity defying lion dance, beating of drums, fireworks and a variety of performers from China and the UK. The opening ceremony takes place at 12:00pm in Trafalgar Square. You’ll be able to see live the acclaimed Hong Kong born singer-songwriter, Emmy The Great, Tenor mega-star Paul Potts and 100 other performers including acrobats, musicians and dancers, including the world-renowned Chen Brothers’ performing their gravity defying Flying Lion Dance!

Chinatown will also celebrate of course throughout the day with traditional craft stalls and food stands lining the streets. You can have a look at the programme below and visit Chinatownlondon’s website for further info and check here a youtube video of last year’s celebrations.