Yixiang Zeng: Chinese Cultural Year in London '08

Wednesday, 27 February 2008

Chinese Cultural Year in London '08

London, one of the most vibrant cosmopolitans in the world embraced the 2008 Chinese New Year. Its festive atmosphere brought Londoners good fortune and luck.

People enjoyed the combination of bright red lanterns, traditional Chinese parade and delicious food. The 2008 London-Chinese New Year Festival was the UK's largest ever Chinese cultural events.

Director: Yixiang Zeng

Filming: Yixiang Zeng

Editing: Yixiang Zeng, Laura Lee, Ying Yao

Special Thanks: Alex Lu, Yin Wang

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