UNITED KINGDOM: CROWDS FLOCK TO LONDON'S CHINATOWN TO CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR

Record ID: 337019

  • Title: UNITED KINGDOM: CROWDS FLOCK TO LONDON'S CHINATOWN TO CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR
  • Date: 21st February 1999
  • Summary: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (FEBRUARY 21, 1999)(REUTERS) 1. WIDE OF BANNER OVER STREET/ PULL BACK TO CROWD IN STREET 0.11 2. VARIOUS CHINESE "DRAGON" DANCING IN STREET, PEOPLE WATCHING (4 SHOTS) 0.35 3. PAN UP DUCKS HANGING IN RESTAURANT WINDOW 0.44 4. VARIOUS CROWD IN STREET (2 SHOTS) 0.58 5. MV/SV MAN BARBECUING SATAY STICKS
  • Embargoed: 8th March 1999 12:00
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  • Location: LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
  • City:
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Reuters ID: LVAOVKO6OONCC5RQCEP7OI1R3RE
  • Story Text: Crowds have thronged to the streets of London's Chinese
    quarter for Chinese New Year.

    The sights, sounds and smells of Chinese New Year
    filled the streets of London's Chinatown on Sunday (February 21),
    as Londoners and visitors alike celebrated the start of the Year of
    the Rabbit.

    This year's Chinese New Year was officially celebrated
    around the world on Tuesday (February 16), but London's street
    celebrations took place on Sunday to allow revellers to take
    advantage of the weekend break.

    Traditional lion and dragon dances, drummers, and a not-so
    traditional rock concert all formed part of the proceedings.

    Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar, and
    traditionally marks a time of renewal and regeneration.The
    years are named after one of twelve animals in rotation - this
    year it's the turn of the rabbit.


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