Chinese new year

In general Chinese have the reputation of being reserved and introvert when it comes to interacting with others people.
Even abroad chinese stick to their cultures (food, manners, traditions) , in a way they have their own world. What is more surprising is that some citizens (non chinese) adopt their religions, food and activies. Chinatown in Piccadily Circus is frequented and reputed for its restaurants, suppermakets, souvenirs shops and attractions.

With their new year, chinese have proved again that they are well accepted in the British society. On wednesday 6 February 2008 Chinese celebrated their new year. Festivities started in Trafalgar Square with a traditional parade involving dragons, musicians, lions, fireworks, firecrackers, dancers, martial arts, music and dance travelling through the West End. It seems like the event took over the whole central london. Everybody in Oxford Circus or Leicester Square looks chinese. London's celebrations are the biggest outside Asia, said Chu Ting Tang, president of London Chinatown Chinese Association.  Celebrations for the year of rat will continue until the end of spring.