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Shaftesbury Avenue stage celebrations for Chinese New Year - London

Thousands of people gather around the second stage on Shaftesbury Avenue, organised for the Chinese New Year celebration. People watch performances...

by Nelson Pereira in United Kingdom on 29/01/2012

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Finale of the Chinese New Year Celebrations - London

The Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square came to a spectacular finale with various performances and fireworks display. Thousands of...

by Nelson Pereira in United Kingdom on 29/01/2012

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Boris Johnson at Chinese New Year celebrations

London Mayor Boris Johnson had lunch and gave a short speech in Chinatown to celebrate the Year of the Dragon (in which he was born) with local...

by Paul Brown in United Kingdom on 29/01/2012

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29/01/2012 - Shaftesbury Avenue stage celebrations for Chinese New Year - London - United Kingdom - Thousands of people gather around the...
29/01/2012 - Finale of the Chinese New Year Celebrations - London - United Kingdom - The Chinese New Year celebration in...
29/01/2012 - Boris Johnson at Chinese New Year celebrations - United Kingdom - London Mayor Boris Johnson had lunch...
29/01/2012 - Boris Johnson attends the Chinese New Year in Trafalgar Square - United Kingdom - Boris Johnson attended the celebrations...
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Shaftesbury Avenue stage celebrations for Chinese New Year - London
Thousands of people gather around the second stage on Shaftesbury Avenue, organised for the Chinese New Year celebration. People watch performances by acts such as the Shaolin Warriors ...
Finale of the Chinese New Year Celebrations - London
The Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square came to a spectacular finale with various performances and fireworks display. Thousands of people took to Chinatown to celebrate the...
Boris Johnson attends the Chinese New Year in Trafalgar Square
Boris Johnson attended the celebrations of the Chinese New Year in Trafalgar Square. London, UK. 29th January 2012
Boris Johnson at Chinese New Year celebrations
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