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Chinese New Year

February 1st, 2011 by Guest Author

Chinese New Year

On 3rd February Chinese communities around the world will begin to celebrate the start of their New Year.

Based on the lunar and solar calendars, unlike in Britain, the Chinese New Year date varies from year to year with each year of the Chinese calendar being represented by one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. This year, 2011 it is the rabbit (or hare). The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the lunar and symbolises traits such as calmness, creativity, grace, sensitivity and compassion with friends and family being important.

Bicester Village wishes all its Chinese customers a very Happy New Year.

Busaba Eathai is joining in the celebrations by offerings all its customers a special set menu, valid from Tuesday 1st to 13th February 2011.

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Happy Chinese New Year!

February 3rd, 2009 by Jasmine

Chinese New Year Celebrations

Our team joined in on the Chinese New Year celebrations in London’s Chinatown on 1st February. The Chinese New Year festival, which began on 26 January, marked the first day of the year in the Chinese lunar calendar.

Bright red lanterns were draped in and around Gerrard Street; lions were dancing to the rhythm of drums and to the sparks of firecrackers.

In total, we welcomed 75 Chinese tour groups at Bicester Village during the holiday break. There was such a buzz in the air, and both locals and visitors were having a great time. We wished each other “Gong Xi Fa Cai”, which translates to “Best wishes for a prosperous year” and is the traditional Chinese greeting for the New Year.

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