00:00 It's sometimes called Lunar New Year or even the Spring Festival, but we often refer to
00:05 it as Chinese New Year. It's one of, if not the most important holiday in China and Chinese
00:10 communities across the globe. Bringing with it plenty of fireworks, food and festivities,
00:16 it's certainly one we can all look forward to brightening those winter days. It's basically
00:20 the equivalent of New Year's Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day all
00:24 rolled into one massive celebration spanning for more than two weeks. Based on traditions
00:29 dating back thousands of years, such as the Chinese zodiac, a system many people in Asia
00:34 believe will determine their attributes and fortunes, the modern day version of Chinese
00:38 New Year has become an internationally celebrated event. This year it begins on the 10th of
00:43 February when revelers say goodbye to the Year of the Rabbit, instead welcoming in the
00:47 Year of the Dragon. Celebrations take place in almost every city and town across England
00:52 and Wales, with the hub of the festivities kicking off in London, where one of the largest
00:56 events outside of China itself happens each year.
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