这是传承中国传统文化的庆典。中国是一个有着悠久历史和辉煌文化的国家。春节在中国已有4000多年的历史，无论时代变迁，春节对所有中国人而言，都是一年中最重要、最隆重的节日。我们举家团圆，鸣鞭响炮，舞龙舞狮，猜谜赏灯，走亲访友，共享天伦之乐，共叙亲情乡谊，共赏美味佳肴，共话美好愿景。
It is, first and foremost, a celebration of the Chinese heritage. China has a long history and splendid culture. For all the days and dynasties in over 4,000 years, the Chinese New Year has remained the most significant and spectacular festival of the Chinese people. It is celebrated with fireworks, dragon and lion dance, lantern display and riddle games. It is a time for families to get together. It is a season for relatives and friends to connect. It is for sharing good food. It is for expressing best wishes for the future.
这是东西方文明融合互鉴的庆典。伦敦是一个多元包容的城市，各国文化在此交流互鉴，和谐共荣。春节系列庆典囊括了文艺表演、民俗展示、饮食交流等多种形式，受到英国人民及各国游客热烈欢迎，既寄托了我们对美好生活的共同期许，又成为东西方文明互学互鉴、相映成辉的盛会。
Second, it is a celebration of the mutual appreciation between the eastern and western civilizations. London is a city of rich diversity, where different cultures learn from each other and thrive together. The Chinese New Year celebration, with its art performances, folk customs and cuisine displays, appeals to people in Britain and around the world as it extols the beauty of a happy life. It is this common aspiration for a better life that draws people of all cultural backgrounds together, and turns Trafalgar Square into a big melting pot of eastern and western civilizations.
这是深化中英友谊的庆典。梅首相不久前正式访华取得成功，中英两国领导人就打造中英关系“黄金时代”增强版达成广泛共识，其中包括进一步深化中英语言、文化、教育、地方等领域交流合作。春节活动必将促进两国人民相知相近，推动两国人民友好情谊代代相传。
Third, it is a celebration of the ever deeper friendship between China and the UK. A few days ago, Prime Minister May paid a successful visit to China. During the visit, the leaders of our two countries agreed to build China-UK "Golden Era" 2.0. This entails enhanced cooperation in language, culture, education, and people-to-people exchanges at all levels. Here in Trafalgar Square, as we come together to celebrate the Chinese New Year, we have the best opportunity to increase mutual understanding, build closer bond and pass on our friendship from generation to generation.
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