The Independent London Newspaper
Feature: CHINESE NEW YEAR - Schedule for parade and festival on January 29
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Published: 27 January, 2012
Schedule for Sunday’s parade and festival
10.15am:
The parade will begin in Trafalgar Square and the colourful floats and beating of drums can be followed through Chinatown ending in Rupert Street at 11.30am.
Noon:
On the main stage in Trafalgar Square, the Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Stanley Tse, President of Chinatown, will commence the Dotting of the Eye ceremony which will bring the dragons and lions to life, marking the start of the day’s entertainment.
Noon-5.40pm:
One hundred world-renowned performers will take their place on the Trafalgar Square main stage, including the Chen Brothers Flying Lion Dance, Shanghai Song and Dance Troupe and National Music Orchestra of Jilin Province. There will also be performances on the second stage in Shaftesbury Avenue all afternoon.
5.40pm:
A stunning fireworks display will mark the end of the day’s celebrations.
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