CHINA TOWN
First stop China town , I went here in search of Malaysian food , I was told this is where my friend would go to meet her other Malaysian friends . Its ’ not typically the place you would think of for Malaysia but there is this whole other side to it . It ’ s like a whole new world from that just down the street , the area is just as tourist filled as Leicester square , but in some areas I could almost feel like I too was one of the tourists . Everything from the signs on the streets and on the shops are all in different languages and there are so many different foods available , that we wouldn ’ t find down our normal high street . Looking at people ’ s styles I can see bright colours , a lot like that of the surroundings . Not something I have really noticed before but the friend that sent me here does wear a lot of block bright coloured clothing , I rarely see her in prints , and this is something I am getting from the people around here to .
CHINA TOWN
CHINA TOWN
ROTHERHITHE
Next on my adventure was Rotherhithe , a popular area among the Finnish community . Every Christmas they have a Scandinavian market , selling sweets , handmade crafts and various foods from all over Scandinavia . My friend described it as ‘ a mecca for Finnish sweets .’ It goes without saying , my friend visits this place a lot , for such sweets . The area itself doesn ’ t look anything out of the ordinary , just your average town in London . They just happen to have a Finnish church with a shop , which is probably the attraction for most who visit . The Finnish are very friendly and welcoming people and the atmosphere in the church is very cozy . You can see how their backgrounds affects their style . The traditional knitted sweater is very prominent , colourful wool socks are on everyone ’ s feet and stripes can be seen everywhere .
NEWPORT PLACE CHINA TOWN