Diverse celebrations held across Europe to welcome Chinese New Year


  • World
  • Sunday, 04 Feb 2024

LONDON/BUDAPEST/SOFIA/MADRID, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, is still a week away, but people across Europe have felt the festive ambiance by savoring traditional Chinese cuisine and enjoying various celebratory activities.

The Chinese lunar new year, or the Year of the Dragon, falls on Feb. 10 this year. From Jan. 29 to Feb. 12, 50 iconic red London buses featuring the "Nihao China" national tourism image, the Happy Chinese New Year logo, and the auspicious Chinese dragon image, pass through London landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, and St. Paul's Cathedral, bringing Spring Festival blessings to residents and visitors around the world.

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