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How the Chinese diaspora will celebrate this month

海外華人本月舉行各種活動歡慶農曆新年 LONDON

Chinese population: 124,250

The main Chinese New Year events take place in London’s Chinatown – the historic streets that sit between the tourist hubs of Leicester Square and hip Soho. The Chinese New Year parade passes from there via the West End to Trafalgar Square, where there are stage performances and all- day entertainment. SAN FRANCISCO

Chinese population: 629,243

San Francisco is home to one of the biggest Chinese New Year parades outside of Asia. The event has been held since the 1860s. The city also marks the occasion with a flower market, basketball jamboree, Miss Chinatown USA pageant and a street fair. LOS ANGELES

Chinese population: 566,968

There is, of course, a parade: but if you’re after something different, the city’s Beverly Center mall hosts a special WeChat mascot and sticker workshop. Universal Studios is also celebrating the festival with a Kung Fu Panda event and LA’s Chinatown hosts a block party to celebrate. SYDNEY

Chinese population: 487,976 Sydney hosts over 80 events to celebrate Chinese New Year across the city between 1-10 February. Have dim sum with koalas at Wild Life Sydney Zoo, watch the dragon boat races in Darling Harbour and take a selfie with giant lanterns in Circular Quay. VANCOUVER

Chinese population: 411,470

In Richmond, you’ll find 10-course Chinese banquets. The traditional flower bazaar takes place at the International Buddhist Temple and you’ll find many cultural events across the city, including art exhibits at the Oakridge Centre and a dance performance at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

倫敦華裔人口： 124,250 倫敦主要的農曆新年慶祝活動於歷史悠久的唐人街展開。屆時大型的新春巡遊會從坐落在旅遊熱點萊斯特廣場和時髦的蘇豪區之間的唐人街出發，經過西區，抵達特拉法加廣場，然後在那裡舉行連串表演，娛樂節目整天不斷。 三藩市

華裔人口： 629,243

早在1860年代，三藩市已開始舉行農曆新年花車大巡遊，是亞洲以外最具規模的新春慶典之一。這裡的慶祝活動精采紛呈，從花市、籃球大賽、美國華埠小姐選美到街頭市集，極具新年熱鬧氣氛。

洛杉磯

華裔人口： 566,968盛大的慶祝活動當然少不了花車巡遊，若你想要點與別不同的體驗，不妨前往比華利購物中心參加微信吉祥物及貼紙工作坊等特別活動。此外，亦可前往環球影城，參加功夫熊貓活動，或是加入洛杉磯唐人街內舉行的街頭派對。

悉尼

華裔人口： 487,976

悉尼於21月 日至10日在城中各處舉行80多項活動，與眾人一起慶祝農曆春節。遊客可在悉尼野生動物園與樹熊共進點心，在達令港欣賞龍舟競賽，或是以環形碼頭的大型花燈為背景自拍，留下美麗的身影。

溫哥華

華裔人口： 411,470

你可在列治文區品嚐十道菜的新春盛宴，國際佛教觀音寺內則有傳統的花市。市內其他新春文藝活動包括在Oakridge Centre購物中心舉行的藝術展，以及於Queen Elizabeth Theatre劇院上演的舞蹈表演等。

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