Chinese New Year London
Chinese New Year London

When

On and around Monday 23rd January 2012

Where

Locations across London

Whats On
Take part in Chinese New Year London events and welcome the Year of the Dragon in traditional, vibrant Chinese style.

Live performances
Trafalgar Square is being transformed with a diverse selection of live performances again in January 2012, for one of the highlight Chinese New Year London events for the Year of the Dragon. Although Chinese New Year actually takes place on Monday 23rd January 2012, the London parade and festival in Trafalgar Square happens a little later on Sunday 29th January, with more events taking place throughout London well into February. The massive Trafalgar Square event sees traditional Chinese dragon and lion dances as well as modern music, while across London there are special menus at restaurants, family activities at museums and galleries and one-off film screenings to enjoy.

Chinese New Year Restaurants in London
Chinese New Year London
Chinese New Year at Trafalgar Square

29 Jan 2012

Start the Year of the Dragon with the celebrations for Chinese New Year at Trafalgar Square. Featuring traditional dances, cultural stalls, fireworks and stunning live performances, the Trafalgar Square events will draw in a large crowd from many different cultures. Chinese New Year at Trafalgar Square Actually part of a larger series of events on the 29th January which also take place through...
Chinese New Year at BFI Southbank

04 Feb 2012 - 25 Feb 2012

Mark Chinese New Year at BFI Southbank by watching four films that cast new light on China and Chinese cultural and history. Year of the Dragon With four Chinese films being screened to mark the start of the Year of the Dragon, fans of world cinema will have plenty to celebrate for Chinese New Year at BFI Southbank. The Chinese New Year screenings begin on 4th February with Confucius, a biopi...
Chinese New Year at Rich Mix

05 Feb 2012

Mark the Chinese New Year at Rich Mix with beautiful crafts, exciting lion dances, delicious food and world class musical performances. Free and open to all ages, this celebration aims to be a fresh and unusual way to welcome in the Year of the Dragon in 2012. Chinese New Year at Rich Mix With a day packed full of creative art workshops for children, dynamic lion dances and a series of musical...
Chinese New Year at National Maritime Museum

18 Feb 2012

Celebrate Chinese New Year at National Maritime Museum with a day of music, workshops and special events for all the family. Taking a look at Chinese culture and traditions, this is a great chance to get involved with the celebrations for the brand new Year of the Dragon. Chinese New Year at National Maritime Museum Suitable for children and adults alike, the Chinese New Year at National Mari...
Chinese New Year at Ping Pong

23 Jan 2012 - 05 Feb 2012

Chinese New Year at Ping Pong is set to be a fantastic time as the Chinese tea house and dim sum emporium celebrates the beginning of the Year of the Dragon. With free cocktails, dim sum classes and special dishes, the special events will have Chinese food and drink lovers eager to celebrate and welcome the Chinese New Year in style. Year of the Dragon As part of the Chinese New Year celebrati...
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