London Eye lights up to celebrate Chinese New Year

By He Xiating and Wang Linyan in London | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-29 20:32
Share
Share - WeChat
A traditional lion and dragon dance is performed at the London Eye on Tuesday as the iconic landmark was lit up in red and gold to celebrate the Chinese New Year. [Photo by He Xiating/chinadaily.com.cn]

A traditional lion and dragon dance was performed at the London landmark, drawing crowds with its rhythmic drumming and dynamic movements.

Alice Gendre, a visitor from Paris, France, expressed her admiration for both the performance and Chinese culture in general, saying: "China plays such an important role in many aspects of the world today. Even though I don't know much about Chinese culture, I find them incredibly fascinating. Celebrations like this are so beautiful. They help people like me understand and appreciate Chinese traditions more deeply. I'd love to learn the language and explore more of this incredible culture."

Michael Bates has been celebrating Chinese New Year and Spring Festival since he met his Chinese wife, Mei Mei, a vice-president of the LCCA, eight years ago. He said it was great to see the lighting-up of the London Eye and the vigorous lion and dragon dance.

"It's a really amazing experience, really theatrical. I think everybody enjoys watching this," he said.

Since 2015, the London Eye has been illuminated in red and gold every Chinese New Year, creating a unique festive atmosphere along the River Thames. The tradition has grown into a highlight of the city's festivities and serves as a symbol of cultural exchange between China and the UK. Each year, it not only brings the Chinese community in London together but also fosters a deeper appreciation for Chinese heritage among a global audience.

|<< Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next   >>|
Top
BACK TO THE TOP
English
Copyright 1995 - 2025. All rights reserved. The content (including but not limited to text, photo, multimedia information, etc) published in this site belongs to China Daily Information Co (CDIC). Without written authorization from CDIC, such content shall not be republished or used in any form. Note: Browsers with 1024*768 or higher resolution are suggested for this site.
License for publishing multimedia online 0108263

Registration Number: 130349
FOLLOW US