Chinese New Year in London
How a little snake joined my toy collection
On Sunday, 2 Feb 2025, London celebrated Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake.
Organized by London Chinatown Chinese Association LCCA, every year the event brings together 50 European lion and dragon dance groups and is arguably the largest Chinese New Year celebration outside of Asia.
The event started with a parade of dance troupes and floats and continued with extensive entertainment programs in Trafalgar Square and all around Chinatown.
The weather couldn't have been better, crisp and still with full sunshine and fun was had by all!
春节快乐! - Happy Spring Festival! Happy New Year! Happy Year of the Snake!
I was inside a restaurant in Chinatown when the pink lion came and danced. He took his head of lettuce and left!