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Every 5th of November, the British typically celebrate Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes. It is a huge celebration involving lots of stunning firework displays, typical food and enormous bonfires across the country. Bonfire Night is held in commemoration of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot by 13 young men, one of which was Guy Fawkes.

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We have previously spoken about Gay Pride celebrations in cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin and Sitges. Today, its London's turn which, year after year, holds one of the liveliest and most popular celebrations in Europe.

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Amongst the abundance of musical events taking place this summer in London is the Meltdown Festival held in June this year. With ambitious plans the curator himself, the legendary Ray Davies, former lead singer of the Kinks (You really got me now, 1964), declares that “some are to mad to be feasible”. Either way he’s managed what he intended to do in this festival which attempts to reflect British culture and musical diversity over the years.

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Things are now really taking shape in London as tickets for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are now on sale. This exciting event will be divided into three principal areas and taking place in several different venues. The focal point is the Olympic Park which will be hosting the legendary and spectacular opening and closing ceremonies.

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World Book Day was declared a worldwide celebration of books and reading by UNESCO, and is celebrated in over 100 countries in the world. However, to whom do we owe our inspiration and gratitude for this marvellous day? None other than the Catalans who exchange gifts of roses and books on St George's Day, a tradition started more than 90 years ago.

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You’ll never be stuck for something to do in the British capital because there’s constantly something happening and they’re always plotting of ways to keep you entertained whether you like shopping, or theatre, you’re an art lover or you like learning about different cultures made easy thanks to the multicultural melting pot that is London. Either way, there’s something for everyone and the Convent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival is a good example. Taking place on the 9th of May, this event celebrates the art of puppetry and the origins of the famous duo Punch and Judy comprising a perfect family event and something to keep the kiddies (including the big ones) well and truly entertained.

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London, the essence of Britishness, the home of her majesty the Queen, and what can we say a cosmopolitan combination and cultural melting pot thanks to which we can all discover many different cultures from all over the world. If you were visiting London in January you may have bore witness to the fabulous and entertaining Chinese New Year celebrations which is an increasingly popular event. Now it’s the Russians’ turn as on the 6th of March London will be hosting the Maslentisa Russian Festival, an age old festival in Russia that marks the end of winter and celebrates the start of spring before Lent, the perfect opportunity to brush up on what may be your non-existent knowledge of this fascinating eastern European country.

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The famous and prestigious Chelsea Flower Show, officially know as the Great Spring Show is going to be held once again by the Royal Horticultural Society this year from the 24th to the 28th of May in the Royal Hospital Chelsea in Chelsea, London. It is one of the most famous shows in the United Kingdom, perhaps the most famous gardening event in the world and it is open to the public so we can feast our eyes on the beautiful floral masterpieces of some extremely talented gardeners.

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If you’re coming to visit the British capital this February with your family then we have the perfect activity for you because from the 12th to the 27th of February the Southbank Centre will be hosting the Imagine Children’s Festival, an event organised exclusively for the entertainment of your little ones featuring performances from musicians, storytellers, comedians, puppeteers and dancers, as well as a variety of workshops and screenings to keep them out of mischief and their little hands busy.

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Celebrate the time honoured tradition of Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in London on the 16th of February 2011 by attending or participating in one of the Pancake Day London Races. Here you were thinking that Pancake Day in London is a civilised affair whereby the Brits prepare this delicious dish and top it as they so choose with sugar, chocolate, lemon, or jam etc. to celebrate the beginning of Lent. Hardly, because didn’t you know that it is a multifunctional food and there’s some sports to be had from this culinary yummy.

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Sorry ladies but its official, Prince William is getting hitched and we know the date, Friday the 29th of April 2011. However, don’t be sad, look on the bright side because thanks to the royal ceremony the Brits get an extra day off, perfect for a long weekend away in this exciting capital and even though we none of us are expecting an invitation to this famous event you can still be part of the crowd to watch the Royal couple swap vows and join in the celebrations. Hurrah!

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Not to be beaten and given that the Chinese New Year is a worldwide event, you won’t be surprised that this influential community is holding a new year celebration in London, and which comprises the largest celebrations outside of Asia. As can be said about many of the cities in which Friendly Rentals is present, there’s no lull and no break in festivities from one season to another especially in one of the busiest capitals in the world. Thus, once the London New Year celebrations are over the Chinese will soon be seeing in their New Year, on the 6th of February to be more precise with all sorts of exciting events taking place in various locations and venues in the British Capital.