Crowds turn out in large numbers for Spring Festival fun in London
By Zheng Wanyin in London
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chinadaily.com.cn
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03:07 AM (GMT+8) Feb 3, 2025
A lion dancer shakes the lion's head, bringing the festive spirit to life with each powerful move during the Spring Festival event at London's Camden Market on Feb 1. [Photo by Zhu Xueer for China Daily]
People turned out in large numbers for a Spring Festival event in London, England's Camden Market on Saturday as part of celebrations for the Year of the Snake.
The event showcased a variety of performances, including Chinese acrobatics, folk dancing, lion dances, and Sichuan Opera face-changing.
Hands-on workshops featuring such things as Chinese calligraphy and Mahjong also attracted people and offered many a chance to experience traditional Chinese crafts for the first time.
Li Liyan, minister counselor for cultural affairs at China's embassy in the UK, said this year's Spring Festival marks the first since its inclusion in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
He extended warm New Year greetings, wishing that the Year of the Snake – whose zodiac symbolizes wisdom and spirituality – brings happiness, health, and prosperity to all.
Performers from China's Guizhou Acrobatic Troupe spin diabolos, or Chinese yo-yos during the event at London's Camden Market on Feb 1. The troupe is renowned for its breathtaking fusion of Chinese folklore, movement and artistry. [Zheng Wanyin/China Daily]
A juggler from Guizhou Acrobatic Troupe performs during the event at London's Camden Market on Feb 1. [Photo provided to China Daily]
An acrobat from Guizhou Acrobatic Troupe performs during the event at London's Camden Market on Feb 1. [Zheng Wanyin/China Daily]
Dancers from the Communication University of Kunming, in Southwest China's Yunnan province, perform a traditional dance from China's Hani ethnic group during the event at London's Camden Market on Feb 1. [Photo by Zhu Xueer for China Daily]
Dancers from the Communication University of Kunming perform a graceful dance from China's Dai ethnic group at London's Camden Market on Feb 1. . [Photo by Zhu Xueer for China Daily]
A performer in traditional Chinese costume holds up a sign reading "Nihao, China" (Hello, China) at London's Camden Market on Feb 1.. [Photo by Zhu Xueer for China Daily]
A child dressed in tangzhuang, a traditional Chinese suit featuring embroidery, watches the performances at London's Camden Market on Feb 1. [Photo by Zhu Xueer for China Daily]
A performer in Chinese traditional costume presents an embroidered tuanshan, or round fan, to the audience at London's Camden Market on Feb 1. [Photo by Zhu Xueer for China Daily]
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