Chinese New Year 2011, London, England

Chinese New Year celebrations of 2011 mark the start of the Year of the Rabbit, 4709 on the Chinese Calendar. The Chinese New Year 2011 began on the 3rd February, which corresponds to the New moon (black moon) and celebrations continue for 15 days, ending on the date of the full moon.

The Chinese zodiac is part of a 12 year cycle where each year is named after an animal, 2011 being Year of the Rabbit. The Chinese believe people born in a certain year will take on the...
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Chinese New Year celebrations of 2011 mark the start of the Year of the Rabbit, 4709 on the Chinese Calendar. The Chinese New Year 2011 began on the 3rd February, which corresponds to the New moon (black moon) and celebrations continue for 15 days, ending on the date of the full moon.

The Chinese zodiac is part of a 12 year cycle where each year is named after an animal, 2011 being Year of the Rabbit. The Chinese believe people born in a certain year will take on the characteristics of the animal associated, so in Year of the Rabbit, people will have characteristics like: affection, gentleness, caring.

The Chinese New Year celebration in London took place in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square.
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