From London's Trafalgar Square to major cities across Britain, tens of thousands of British people have joined Chinese communities (welcome) the arrival of the Chinese New Year.
In Manchester there was a Dragon Parade, (lead) by a very breathtaking 54-meter long dragon, ending in Chinatownpeople could enjoy a wide range of Chinese food and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show. (celebrate) also took place in Liverpool, Birmingham, Lake District, Durham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Newcastle.
Academic Dr. Wu Kegang said, " The Chinese New Year event in Britain is now (impress) than ever and it is growing every year".
On arrival in Britain 26 years ago from Guangdong, south China, first thing Wu noticed was that Chinese New Year was celebrated(main) in towns and cities with big Chinese communities. "You would go to London Chinatown and join your countrymen to celebrate, to Chinatowns in places like Liverpool and Manchester for events almost only held for Chinese people, " Wu recalled.
" is different now, is that we are seeing local communities all over the country taking part alongside their own Chinese populations, " he said. " It is clear to me that the event will continue to grow in Britain where Chinese New Year(earn) its place in the calendar of events so far. "
