London holds Year of the Horse Lantern Festival event


LONDON, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Throngs of local residents and tourists took part in the latest celebrations of the Chinese New Year from Friday to Sunday at King's Cross Canopy Market in London, days before the 2026 Lantern Festival due on Tuesday.

During the event, more than 200 Chinese lanterns, blessing characters and paper-cutting works added a strong festive touch to the venue. Chinese folk music, traditional clothing, dance and Kung Fu performances attracted many visitors actively participating in various workshops featuring Chinese calligraphy, woodblock print and tea tasting.

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