The Chinaman’s New Year

Series

Series Name: Pictorial News (Official) / War Office Official Topical Budget

Issue

Issue No.

342-2

Date Released

16 Mar 1918

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 5

Summary

[SUBTITLE]: "Quaint frolics of the Chinese Labour Battalion on the Western Front." Chinese New Year procession through town including men dressed as boats, watched by British troops and French civilians. Stilt dancers.

Keywords

Celebrations and festivals; Fashion and costume; Military

Credits:

Camera: Frank Augustus Bassill

Length of story (in feet)

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