UK embracing Year of the Snake celebrations

As part of the launch ceremony, examples of world-level intangible cultural heritage were presented, including guqin, kunqu, tai chi, acupuncture, calligraphy, and paper-cutting.

Paddy Rodgers, director and CEO of Royal Museums Greenwich, said Spring Festival events in the UK have much to offer.

"Let's look forward to a great Year of the Snake for closer cultural relationships between the UK and China. It's great opportunity for us all," he said.