The Lord Mayor of London Peter Estlin has recorded a message for everyone celebrating Chinese New Year in the City of London, the UK and across the world. The video can be seen here. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said that the Chinese New Year celebrations brought the community together and gave Londoners of Chinese origin a sense of belonging. He expressed his gratitude for the contributions of the Chinese community in various sectors of the UK and called for respect and embrace of Chinese culture. Discover the official event programme and more exciting activities you can attend to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 in London: This year, the festivities are set to take place across two days, starting with the spectacular lion dance performances on the 1 February between 11am and 5pm. Senior figures from the London and Chinese community, including Mayor Sadiq Khan, joined thousands of wellwishers in Trafalgar Square who watched an opening ceremony which included the Senior figures from the London and Chinese community, including Mayor Sadiq Khan, joined thousands of wellwishers in Trafalgar Square who watched an opening ceremony which included the A week of partying for the Lunar New Year will culminate in a glorious parade on Sunday, February 2. London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA) has now revealed full details of this year's main parade, sponsored by the Mayor of London, Greater London Authority and City of Westminster. The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is delighted to be supporting London's Chinese New Year celebrations, which take place in Trafalgar Square and Chinatown on Sunday 22 February and mark the Senior figures from the London and Chinese community, including Mayor Sadiq Khan, joined thousands of wellwishers in Trafalgar Square who watched an opening ceremony that included the Festival Director of the LCCA Huang Ping said it's a privilege to once again host the Chinese New Year celebration. "This year, inspired by The Wisdom of the Snake, the event will bring together London's diverse communities in a vibrant celebration of culture and unity. The first Sunday of the Year of the Wood Snake, February 2, will see the largest Lunar New Year celebrations outside Asia taking place in London. What began in the 1970s as a small community In Chinatown London you’ll find lion dancing, stalls and plenty of places to stop off for a Chinese New Year feast. Full Schedule of Chinese New Year Events in London: 1st February 2025. 11:00am – 5:00pm: 📍Chinatown: Lion Dance Performances throughout Chinatown; 2nd February 2025. 10:00am – 11:45am: 📍 East of Trafalgar Square to The Festival of Spring, also known as Lunar New Year, is a time of celebration and tradition, the main celebration for the Chinese community in London each year. This year, the festival falls on 22 January and marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit. London, England 19 January 2023: Yet to make a start to your New Year’s resolutions? Take another chance with Chinese New Year on January 22 nd as we ring in the Year of the Rabbit at London’s West End. Home to Europe’s biggest Chinatown, join the millions of people across the globe who will be turning a new leaf filled with parades, live Have a listen to a very special Chinese New Year 2022 message from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan in celebration of the Year of the Tiger! Little dragons, loud dragons, and large Dragons -- San Francisco kicked off Lunar New Year Saturday. Mayor London Breed welcomed the community to the celebration in Portsmouth Square in the heart This multi-cultural city sees the largest celebration of Chinese New Year outside Asia.' London's Chinese New Year celebrations are one of several high profile events the Mayor is supporting throughout the year, including St Patrick's Day, St George's Day and the Russian Maslenitsa Festival. The event is the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia. London Mayor Sadiq Khan attended the events. Chinese Year of the Snake celebrated on stamps. The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has welcomed this Sunday's Chinese New Year celebrations, which are taking place in Trafalgar Square and Chinatown and mark the start of the Year of the Horse. The annual event is one of the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations outside of Asia and large crowds are expected for a lively and colourful day out. Today Chinese New Year celebrations in London attracted huge crowds of visitors. Watch to hear Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan discuss UK-China relations after Brexit. The Chinese New Year Parade. True to the city’s tradition, the largest and most beautiful celebration will be the Chinese New Year parade, with its main stage in Trafalgar Square. With over 300,000 people participating in London's Chinese New Year festivities, the parade promises to bring color to the streets of London.
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