Although not a bank holiday in the UK, thousands of people descend on the West End of London, especially around Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and ChinaTown to watch the parades and stage performances and eat traditional Chinese food wishing each other “Xin Nian Kuai Le” or “San Nin Faai Lok” (Happy New Year). Elsewhere, communal areas are open to celebrations in cities like Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and Sheffield.
There are 12 animals which represent the Chinese Zodiac: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig and each year has an animal dedicated to them. 2022 is the year of the Tiger.
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