It's not actually St. George's Day, as that's on the 23rd., but it's the nearest Saturday to it, and the Mayor of London has put on a special event in Trafalgar Square.
So off I went after lunch to Trafalgar Square.
The event certainly couldn't compete with the Iranian New Year, Noo Roz, or Diwali or the Sikh festival or the Russian Christmas, or the Chinese New Year, or St. Patrick's Day, or any of the other major festivals in the Square.
But the whole place was filled with tables with candles and bowls and pots of flowers; there was a stage where winnersof the Mayor's busking competition were showing off their talent, and quite a number of food and craft stalls around the edges. In addition there was a dragon, activities for children, cookery demonstrations and lots of red and white flags and decorations.
But most importanty, there was sunshine! The Square was filled with families milling around or sitting at the tables talking and eating, and the whole atmospher was one of people enjoying themselves. There may not have been all the razzamtazz of a big festival, but the sun was shining and people were having fun.
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