THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT CELEBRATIONS in London's Chinatown & surroundings

The Year of the Rabbit arrives on 22nd January.  Wasn't that quick?

Replica Qing Dynasty Gate in London's Chinatown 
(Leicester Square End of Wardour St)

In Chinese culure, the rabbit is considered the luckiest the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac. It symbolizes mercy, elegance, and beauty. Rabbit people are said to be calm and peaceful, avoiding at all times fighting and arguing. They are often artistic and display good taste in life.

After the last year, we should be so lucky!!

Fierce Stone lions on Gerrard Street guarding London's Chinatown

London's Chinatown is adding to the Christmas decorations that they didn't bother taking down.  Restaurants are gearing up for the influx of European and other visitors arriving for some of the best Chinese food outside of Hong Kong and mainland China.

The usual colourful parade, free stage performances in Trafalgar Square and across the West End,and tradtional Chinese food will also be on offer.  Details are being finalised; check here for details.

At home Households are searching for tasty Chinese meals they can whip up quickly and easily during the two weeks of celebrations.  A few of the Blogger's favourites are listed elsewhere in the post.

Iif you're headed to Chinatown for traditional Dim Sum lunch,order, here's a guide to help your ordering.  

Also, if you're worried about eating healthily in Chinse restaurants, never fear.  Modern Chinese chefs are pretty well versed in low-fat cooking but a guide to how to pace yourself and - if you want - how to restrict what you order without losing taste and textuire may be helpful.

How to...do Dim Sum lunches

Eating healthily in Chinese restaurants

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Theae recipes have  been developed by B Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises and may not be reproduced, in any form, without the author's written permission.