London's has a world wide reputation
for it splendid and diverse cultures. One of the most spectacular, cultural
and yearly events, that takes place in China Town in London, is the Chinese
New Year. |
The date of the New Year changes
as it is not determined by our western ca lander. The Chinese calendar,
is based on the cycles of the moon and sun. The actual day for New Year
is the second new moon, after the winter solstice has taken place (unless
there is an intercalary month, as in; February 29 is an intercalary day;
leap years are intercalary years; the Chinese ca lander has intercalary
months.)
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Every year there is a host of
celebrations that take place all over the city. In 2007, the celebrations
will incorporate a spectacular parade that move around Soho. Starting
along the Strand, moving into Charing Cross Road and finally down Shaftesbury
Avenue to Piccadilly circus. The parade will start at 11am on the Strand
itself. |