To celebrate the start of the Year of the Dragon, this past weekend London hosted festivities in Trafalgar Square and Chinatown.
David and I made it into central London in time to see the Chen brothers, who hold the Guinness World Record for highest pole jump in the lion dance.
After watching some of the performances, we walked from Trafalgar to Chinatown, admiring all of the red and purple lanterns, and kids wearing masks and playing with homemade crafts.
Amazingly, we were able to get a table at HK Diner for lunch in the heart of Chinatown. We ate spring rolls, special fried rice, sweet and sour pork, and kung poa chicken with tapioca bubble tea.
In the evening, we met up with our friends John and Michelle to watch the fireworks back in Trafalgar Square.
David and I made it into central London in time to see the Chen brothers, who hold the Guinness World Record for highest pole jump in the lion dance.
After watching some of the performances, we walked from Trafalgar to Chinatown, admiring all of the red and purple lanterns, and kids wearing masks and playing with homemade crafts.
Decorated Metropolitan Police Truck
A wishing tree. The idea is to make a wish and throw the bag back to the tree. If it lands on a branch, your wish for the new year will come true.
I made it!
Amazingly, we were able to get a table at HK Diner for lunch in the heart of Chinatown. We ate spring rolls, special fried rice, sweet and sour pork, and kung poa chicken with tapioca bubble tea.
In the evening, we met up with our friends John and Michelle to watch the fireworks back in Trafalgar Square.
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
The benefits of living in one of the world's most bustling metropolis'. Sounds like fun! How do you and David stay so svelte yet each so much? I am jealous.
ReplyDeleteYour most admiring reader, Dad