Welcoming the Year of the Dog

Welcoming the Year of the Dog at the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London, 29th January, 2006.

I think I speak for the thousands of people who attended the museum today to enjoy the celebration of the Chinese New Year. The programme was so comprehensive and varied that all tastes and interests were catered for.

The list of activities is too long to detail but it covers events under more than 25 headings.

So there was something to fascinate everyone who attended - young and old, London residents as well as tourists.

There seemed to be nothing but praise for the organisers and enjoyment of the visitors lucky enough to attend. It was truly a fun day and one appropriate for welcoming in the

New Year.

FP