London marks Chinese New Year with biggest party outside Asia

( chinadaily.com.cn ) Updated: 2016-02-15 21:16

Chinese lion dancers perform during an event to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year in central London, Feb 14, 2016. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

A variety show was staged in the square, featuring music, dances, martial arts and traditional opera from Southwest China's Sichuan region. The celebration ended with fireworks at 6pm.

Janette, who comes from Peru and is now a volunteer in London, said she often goes to Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatowns in both her country and London.

"The celebration in London is lovely. I love the dragon dance and parade," she said.

"The celebration has become widely known by people in London, "said Rana Carlit, a local resident. "There has been a lot of publicity for the event this year by radio, TV, newspaper and underground ads."