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Street Parties Events - Chinese New Year 12th February 2002 The Chinese New Year is the most important date in China. The festival celebrates the earth's rejuvenation with the arrival of Spring. Houses are cleaned out, decorated with lanterns and incense is burnt, fireworks help to keep away evil spirits. New Year's Dinner is seafood and dumplings. Usually you would wear something red as this colour wards off evil spirits. At the end of the New Year comes the Festival of Lanterns. |
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You can join in with the celebrations in Chinatown, London or Manchester, UK. A huge dragon winds its way down the streets of both Chinatowns as part of the celebrations, there are stalls selling crafts and food - you can even get your name written in Chinese. Chinese New Year is celebrated all over the world from San Francisco to Beijing. This year is the Year of the Black Horse. People born in the Year of the Horse have a cheerful disposition and are generally well liked and admired. They need space to play and are hard working with many talents but can be short tempered at times due to their rebellious nature. Check the Chinese Calendar (http://www.new-year.co.uk/chinese/calendar.htm) to find out if you're a horse. Tube for London Chinatown: Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus
Internet Links http://www.chinatown-online.org.uk/index.html - London Chinatown Online Find out more about the
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