Bright spakr: Lanterns hang in London’s Chinatown
(Picture: Getty Images)Sunday saw the Chinese Lantern Festival celebrations in London, which mark the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations. This year, Chinese New Year began on January 22, and ushered in the Year of the Rabbit. People born this year are supposedly quick-witted, laid back and a little reserved.
Chinese New Year is a celebration that marks the beginning of spring, and is observed by countries including China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Indonesia and Korea, as well as in Asian communities around the world. It usually involves people returning to spend time with their families, eating dishes such as zhÄng yú (steamed fish) and jiÇozi (dumplings) and giving gifts.
