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The West End is a-maze-ing!
August saw a giant pop-up maze materialise overnight in London's iconic Trafalgar Square, and for one day it was home to a display of astonishing Chinese lion dancing.
Chinatown's literary past recognised by Green Plaque
An area with a rich and varied history, London's Chinatown isn't automatically associated with literary figures.
Eastern medicine in the West End
Not many firms can trace their origins back to the 1600s but one in London's Chinatown can.
Chinatown rocks the 9th annual City Showcase
This year, Chinatown kicked off London's five-day festival for new music, with its second outdoor music stage featuring the hottest, newest, up-and-coming bands in the 9th annual City Showcase.
Chinese bakeries - the sweeter side of Chinese food
With names like Mooncake, Marry Girl Cake and Peanut Butter Bun you know they're going to be interesting! Here's a quick guide to having your cake and eating it.
Have you got the Y Factor?
Fancy yourself as a star of stage or screen? Or even both? Well now you have the chance to prove you've got what it takes!
The Magic Numbers to launch City Showcase 2010 in Chinatown
Last year saw Chinatown's first ever outdoor music stage present the hottest, newest, up-and-coming bands as a part of City Showcase, London's five-day festival for new music...
Lion Leaps for the Year of the Tiger
On February 21st, hundreds of thousands of people came out to say 'Kung Hei Fat Choy' to the Year of the Tiger with an afternoon of spectacular celebrations including a spectacular lion dance...
Look out for the elephant...
Keep your eyes on the Chinatown pavilion this May for a very special visitor - a life-sized, painted elephant.
Save the date for Chinese New Year
Come to Chinatown on Sunday, February 21st, to say 'Kung Hei Fat Choy' to the Year of the Tiger with an afternoon of spectacular celebrations including fireworks, lion dancing, acrobatics and plenty of food.
The Lion wows judges of top public sculpture award
The larger-than-life Lion - one of Chinatown's most colourful residents - has scooped the runner-up prize at the Marsh Award for Public Sculpture.
'Tis the season to be... hungry?
No it isn't - not with Chinatown's huge choice of menus, late opening hours and prices that'll suit all budgets.
Enter The Dragon Boat
Chinatown enjoys a taste of the Dragon Boat Festival on October 19th
Lanterns, Mooncakes and Lion Dances: it’s the Mid-Autumn Festival
Celebrate the arrival of the harvest moon in Chinatown with dance, music, great food and more.
Visit Chinatown for great eats at the London Restaurant Festival
Come down between the 8th and 13th of October to sample the best authentic East Asian cuisine in London – at great prices.
Reap The 99p Dim Sum Basket At Golden Harvest!
One of the oldest Chinese restaurant sites in Chinatown has recently undergone a major refurbishment and changed ownership.
Return to the Sixties with Sixties prices at Golden Harvest
Feast for a tenner with a free Sunlik beer throughout September on Monday and Tuesday nights… plus: win a ride in a Roller and a Cantonese feast for ten!
See dragons on the water in Docklands this Sunday
40 teams are racing dragon boats on the Thames on
June 28th as part of the 13th London Dragon Boat Festival.
Jerry Springer, Jodie Prenger and Bob the Builder - they're all in Leicester Square this weekend
It's the family-friendly West End Live Festival on
June 20th-21st - enjoy two free days of the biggest stage and film acts just 100 yards from the restaurants of Chinatown.
Chinatown rocks to the City Showcase Sound
On Friday, May 8th, Chinatown stepped up and took its place among London’s top gig venues when it hosted its first ever outdoor music stage as part of the City Showcase festival.
Catch TRIP at Free Chinatown Outdoor Gig:
Chinatown is at heart of the 7th annual City Showcase with a first ever outdoor gig taking place on Gerrard Street W1.
Look up for The Lion - and attend a sculpture workshop
A new, gravity-defying sculpture will guard the gateway to Chinatown on Wardour Street.
Make your own Journey to the West (End) post-show for the best in Far Eastern flavours
Monkey: Journey to the West is moving to a brand new venue: Monkey’s World at the O2 in London.
Busy times ahead for new President of London Chinatown Chinese Association
The London Chinatown Chinese Association has a new President, Leslie Ng, and a newly elected committee.
Visit 1888 in Horse and Dolphin Yard
On Monday August 18th, Councillor Alexander Nicoll unveiled 1888, an innovative, colourful - and huge - work of public art in Horse and Dolphin Yard.
See Chinatown’s new Green Plaque - and stop for sushi at 39 Gerrard Street
Last month, Westminster Council and the Lord Mayor of Westminster unveiled a Green Plaque on the site of the first Westminster Penny Post office (now Ikkyusan) at 39 Gerrard Street.
CAS Commission and West End Live
Voting for the Chinatown Arts Space Public Art Commission. Upcoming West End Live.
Chinatown's first Green Plaque
Tuesday April 29th will see Westminster Council and the Lord Mayor of London unveil Chinatown's first Green Plaque.
Chinese Lunar New Year
This annual event is organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association. Annual lighting up of Chinese lanterns at Oxford Street.
CAS Artists brief
Public art commission for London's Chinatown, Wardour Street: Sculpture Commission.