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Chinese New Year 2008 celebrations draw in the crowds
Tuesday, 12 February 2008 Local Guardian Kingston
Kingston came out in force in the Saturday sunshine to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Thousands of people enjoyed the festivities in Market Place on February 9, and welcomed in the year of the rat.
The event was organised by Kingstonfirst and the Kingston Chinese Association (KCA) and highlights included traditional Chinese lion and sword dance performances as well as kung-fu, mah-jong, tai-chi and cookery demonstrations.
Kiuchung Choi, chairman of KCA, said day had been hugely enjoyable.
"All the way through the day from 11am to 5pm it was packed with people enjoying themselves and watching the performances," he said.
"So many people were queuing at the calligraphy stall to have their name written in Chinese - we did more than 100 during the day."
More than 400 children were given a traditional red envelope containing 10p good luck money from KCA on the day.
Lucinda Raggett, from Kingstonfirst, said: "We are delighted that so many people came to enjoy the festivities.
"This is a great example of businesses and the community working together in partnership to make Kingston a better place for everyone."
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Chinese New Year 2009 a colourful Kingston delight
Thursday, 5 February 2009 Local Guardian Kingston
By Alita Howe »
Families and shoppers packed into Memorial Gardens and Market Place in Kingston on Saturday, to usher in the Chinese New Year.
To celebrate the Year of the Ox, town centre management group Kingstonfirst and Kingston Chinese Association joined forces to put on a day of events including traditional Chinese cookery and lion dancers.
Martial arts demonstrations and Chinese music entertained the crowds and there was a chance to have your name written in Chinese calligraphy.
Kingston welcomes back its old China
Wednesday, 21 January 2009 Local Guardian
The Kingston Chinese Association returns on January 31, to once again ring in the Chinese New Year with a series of professional performances and market stalls.
2009 marks the Chinese Year of the Ox and, in celebration, Memorial Square will be pedestrianised and given over to the traditional Chinese performance artists.
The impressive array of free entertainment includes ribbon and fan dances, martial arts demonstrations as well as a Chinese sword dance.
In between shows, members of the public will have the chance to browse various stalls, perhaps stopping to have their name printed in Chinese calligraphy.
Liz Ellis, marketing executive of Kingston town centre management group KingstonFirst, is one of the organisers of the all-day celebration. She said: “Last year we had some great weather for the celebrations so we’re hoping for the same again.”
The celebrations run from 11am to 5pm on January 31, in Kingston’s Memorial Square.
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Richmond upon Thames: the view from London's "Arcadia" along the River Thames in Southwest London.
Sunday, 1 February 2009
The local Chinese community performed a special Dragon Dance to entertain shoppers in Kingston and invited us to join in their New Year celebration.
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