Here's a short video shot along the Strand during Sunday's Chinese New Year parade:
For London - a city where, purportedly, you're never more than 10 feet from a rat - 2008 (The Year of the Rat) should be a particularly auspicious year! Looking for some info on what, where and how to celebrate Chinese New Year in London? Try Visit London's China in London webpage or the following post from Londonist! Gung Hay Fay Choy!
Out with the Pig, In with the Rat: China in London 2008
By SallyB
Londonist
February 2, 2008
The Chinese New Year Celebrations in Soho are undoubtedly one of the highspots of London’s cultural calendar, and this year there’s a load of extra stuff (some would say hype) going on ‘cos of the Beijing/London Olympic connection. Last year’s ceremonies were the biggest outside China, and this year’s look set to be even more impressive. So here’s a special Londonist round up of where to see and what to do….
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