As reported by our friends in Shanghai, London hosted Europe's biggest Chinese New Year celebration yesterday afternoon.
Mayor Boris Johnson tweeted that the event was 'absolutely fantastic' with a twitpic giving an amazing elevated view of the crowds thronging Trafalgar Square.
There are more photos to peruse on the BBC website.
Many thanks to streetographer, Gary Cohen for this gallery of photos.
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