Monday 3 February 2014

London Ted - Chinese New year

Happy Monday! Happy Chinese New year!

Did you know this weekend was Chinese New Year celebrations?

I did not manage to go and enjoy the biggest Chinese New Year Celebration outside Asia, but I can tell you a little bit, as my friends were telling me all about it!

The Chinese New year dates are determined by the lunar-solar Chinese calendar, which means the dates changes every year (similar to some other celebrations, including Easter, Ramadan, Diwali).

Besides the parade, you see dragons visiting shops, it’s said that the dragon needs to visit your shop, so it scares all the “bad influence” and “bless” the place for a prosperous New year.

This is the year of the Horse, for those born during Horse years (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990 or 2002) are cheerful, witty, talented and good with money.

All in one, it’s a fun and colourful celebration.

Sorry for the lack of pictures this time! L

Before I forget… I am still trying to get money to fly my family back to London, so they can attend the Teddy bear picnic we will host to kids from different schools and nurseries! Please donate, and support us!


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PS. I was not there as my friends from India Vishal and Ramiz were going back to India, and I went to say goodbye!  (below you can see my picture with them)


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