Comments on: Chinese New Year 2014 London: Year of the Horse or Stampede? https://sunnyinlondon.com/chinese-new-year-2014-london-year-horse/ A behind the scenes guide to London's food, life and culture Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:28:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 By: Sunny in London https://sunnyinlondon.com/chinese-new-year-2014-london-year-horse/#comment-106 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:08:32 +0000 https://sunnyinlondon.com/?p=1297#comment-106 In reply to Debbie B.

Thank you for reading, Debbie. It was really a tough day. Seems like it’s best to arrive very early and just be prepared for craziness. It’s exciting to see so many people though in London celebrating the Chinese New Year.

]]> By: Debbie B https://sunnyinlondon.com/chinese-new-year-2014-london-year-horse/#comment-96 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:01:39 +0000 https://sunnyinlondon.com/?p=1297#comment-96 Yay! Another person who had a horrible experience! I thought I was the only one :-/ Reading this made me feel so much better! You are brave go want to attempt it again next year! Looking forward to reading more of your posts 🙂

]]> By: Sunny in London https://sunnyinlondon.com/chinese-new-year-2014-london-year-horse/#comment-92 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 11:54:06 +0000 https://sunnyinlondon.com/?p=1297#comment-92 In reply to spinnoffmairead.

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment! I thought there might be a story about good fortune connected to them. From all the noise I heard that day, there will certainly be a tremendous amount of enriching deities and guardian spirits awakened in the Year of the Horse!

]]> By: spinnoffmairead https://sunnyinlondon.com/chinese-new-year-2014-london-year-horse/#comment-83 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 19:13:00 +0000 https://sunnyinlondon.com/?p=1297#comment-83 This is what they are !

Fire crackers ..Firecrackers are used by Chinese communities around the world during holiday celebrations and festivals, exceedingly during Chinese New Year.

Chinese celebrations are accompanied by a lot of noise. The sound of fire crackers chases away the terrible monster ‘Nian’ and other evil spirits, particularly those causing sickness, and hence, the sound brings good fortune. Furthermore, it is believed that the fire cracker’s noise awakens the deities and guardian spirits who are the custodians of good health, good fortune and prosperity. They will watch over the well-being of the people in the community.

]]> By: Sunny in London https://sunnyinlondon.com/chinese-new-year-2014-london-year-horse/#comment-81 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:06:44 +0000 https://sunnyinlondon.com/?p=1297#comment-81 In reply to Sammy Dorn.

Hi Sammy! I ended up at Buckingham Palace and eating French food for lunch! I think I’ll have to revisit Chinatown in a week or two when it’s calmed down a bit.

]]> By: Sunny in London https://sunnyinlondon.com/chinese-new-year-2014-london-year-horse/#comment-80 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:05:03 +0000 https://sunnyinlondon.com/?p=1297#comment-80 Thanks for reading, Emma! I think I’ll need to have a more strategic plan for future Chinese New Year celebrations 🙂

]]> By: Emma Julia (A London Kiwi) https://sunnyinlondon.com/chinese-new-year-2014-london-year-horse/#comment-78 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:31:06 +0000 https://sunnyinlondon.com/?p=1297#comment-78 I haven’t braved the madness for many a year… such a chicken 😀

]]> By: Sammy Dorn https://sunnyinlondon.com/chinese-new-year-2014-london-year-horse/#comment-77 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:41:38 +0000 https://sunnyinlondon.com/?p=1297#comment-77 I went to China Town as well. It was so packed. Was fun for a little while, then we escaped and walked for about 15 minutes to a dumpling place!

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