How wonderful the Hyde Park is!
Parkland setting with festive attractions set out under a myriad of twinkly lights: Winter Wonderland returns to the heart of London this weekend, offering further proof that the Christmas countdown is officially underway. It seems like Miaohui in China, which is also a market for food and amusement park for play. The first sight I saw its highlight, I feel kind of home seek.
The most attractive entertainment is outside ice skating. There's no doubt about it - London has experienced a boom in ice skating in recent years. I arrived at six pm, a long queue outside the rink. It is cold that day, however, it seems that no longer do you have to wait for your local stretch of water to freeze over, or risk the roller derby effect of an indoor complex.
Increasingly too, late-skates and DJ nights provide an alternative while rinkside cafes and eateries have grown more sophisticated, with special platforms and viewing 'galleries' for those who would rather sit the action out.
New Year Countdown and Parade
More than 200,000 people lined the Thames in London to watch a firework display to welcome in the New Year.
Clear skies gave the crowds a perfect view of the seven-and-a-half minute display above the London Eye.
The £313,000 display was cut by two minutes this year, helping organisers save a total of £70,000.
But deputy mayor of London Richard Barnes, who was in charge of the fireworks, said people were still getting a "good bang for your buck".
He said the major cost of the event was ensuring the safety of the crowd and organising travel arrangements so they can get home.
It is convenient that the Tube, DLR and buses allowed people to travel for free until half past four.
According to reports, most rail operators said they were unable to offer free travel on New Year's Eve following the withdrawal of £100,000 in tax subsidies by the current mayor, Boris Johnson.
That is really unacceptable, because for the 1st January, the travel fare in London has been raise 20%. What will this money go?
Speaking ahead of the event, Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "I know for many people in London 2009 has been a very tough year, but there are signs of optimism everywhere. "I hope that people will celebrate all the hard work they've put into 2009." He added: "London is the greatest place to have a party any day of the year." So far, it gives a good image for me.
New Year's Day Parade on January 1
The parade, now in its 24th year, covered a two-mile route, starting at Piccadilly at midday and ending in Parliament Street. However, it is new for me.
This year performers marched the route in reverse to give 100 million US TV watchers the best views of London. The show, which drew the "biggest crowd ever", featured 8,500 performers from 20 countries and 22 London boroughs.
Organisers said they reversed the route for US broadcasters who wanted their audience to see sights such as Big Ben and Trafalgar Square.
The parade has long been popular in the US and nearly 4,000 Americans took part in 24 different marching bands last year.
The event was broadcast live by about 550 television stations around the world - including in China and Australia - targeting a global audience of 240 million people.
Dan Kirkby, the communications director for the parade, said it was "vital" for tourism.
He said: "We're delighted with the crowd, it's the biggest we've ever had.
"These are great pictures of iconic London and we're hoping to get the cash registers ringing for the new year."
When the parade ended, I could feel my holiday for New Year was ended too. The parade and firework or other events has been hold for New Year, all of these were try to leave some beautiful memory for people. Let us don’t forget the New Year. Don’t forget the year 2009. However, what are the meaningful thing we could not forget. The past has been past. We should looking forward to the future. That is more meaningful.
Happy New Year Everyone! Hope your dream comes true!
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