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What: Chinese New Year: London Soho's China-town comes alive on the Sunday nearest Chinese New Year. The streets are decorated with streamers and garlands, there is lion dancing, craft stalls, food stalls, fire crackers and fireworks. There is also a performance stage in Leicester Square.

When: The Sunday following Chinese New Year - late January or early February

Where: Soho / China Town (around Gerard Street, Newport Place and Lisle Street, W1)

Station: Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus