London Diary of Events 2012/2013

2012

Hyde Park Towers hotel is a great place to stay, the location is excellent, especially if you are planning to visit any of these events. Next to the biggest park in London, Hyde park, the Hyde Park Towers hotel is superbly located in central London and is within easy reach of these events.

Welcome the Chinese New Year in London with a season full of special events and celebrations across London.

Chinese New Year 2010 falls on 14 February and is going to be the year of the Tiger. The main London Chinatown Chinese Association celebration takes place on 21 February in many parts of London such as Chinatown, Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square.

The opening ceremony will take place on Trafalgar Square with groups from China, firecrackers, music and dance, Chinese dragons, lions and Chinese acrobatics. Chinatown is the place where you will find special decorations, stalls, delicious food and lion dance displays. There will also be a stage featuring performances by local Chinese artists on Shaftesbury Avenue. And finally, the celebrations will end with fireworks display lighting up the sky above Leicester Square.

Many of London's museums and galleries including the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum are also preparing special events and exhibitions for the time of the New Chinese Year, so do not forget to check their websites for details, too.

Make sure you do not miss this special day!

For further information please visit www.chinatownchinese.co.uk and www.london.gov.uk

Venue: Various
Date: 21 Feb 2010
Time: 12noon - 6pm
Nearest Tube: Leicester Square