The Chinese New Year, which falls on February 3 2011, will be celebrated in Trafalgar square London, England on Sunday 9 February. Its celebrations promise to bring its visitors and devotees a whirlwind of activity and fun. It was recorded that last year's event generated a crowd of over 250,000 people and this year there are thousands more expected to rally in on the fun and dance.
The festivities mark the year of the Tiger. Groups of people who are of Chinese backgrounds are seen performing a variety of dances, aerobatics and many other rituals at the grand opening. Firework displays are also a sight at the Leicester Square. Local Chinese performances also take place in Shaftesbury Avenue. Travellers looking forward to a holiday in the country during the celebrations will definitely find its activities and events a memorable experience. The Closing ceremony is held in grand style, as parades, musical events and firework displays are abundant.
Before the festival, families clean their homes for the year. Children and relatives who are away return home for the reunion dinner. These are all among the many traditions observed during the time of the Chinese New Year. Travellers too can indulge in its traditions and partake in its sign of togetherness. A foremost cuisine served during the festival is "Fish", which has a symbolic meaning such as "be blessed". Many varieties of fish are cooked in different styles and this blessed dish promises to bring good luck during the New Year.
During the festival, many houses in London, which belong to Chinese inhabitants, are seen being decorated with colourful paper lanterns, cherry blossoms in pink, red and silver and willow branches are used for these purposes as well. Other events during the extravagant day include lion dances, modern day dances, break dances, singing competitions and a host of other activities to keep you on your feet all day long.
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