LONDON, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The annual "Lord Mayor's Show" was held Saturday in the City of London, this time discussing "Shaping Tomorrow's City Today." Chinese performers once again attracted visitors from home and abroad.

As one of the largest and most colorful events in London that dates back to the 16th century, it began at 11 a.m. with over 7,000 people, 200 horses and 140 motor and steam-driven vehicles gathering.

With military bands, university teams and social organizations included, the parade traveled 4 km from Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, and through some other landmarks, displaying the city's ancient and modern looks in parallel with demonstrating its enthusiasm and culture.

Peter Estlin, 691st Lord Mayor of the City of London, traveled in a golden carriage and waved to crowds.

Chinese enterprises and organizations were also in the procession. Representatives from Zhejiang UK Association (ZJUKA) and China Construction Bank, for example, took part in Chinese traditional performances like Ansai waist drum dance and dragon dance, which received high praise from audience.

It was the second time for the ZJUKA to participate in a Lord Mayor's Show, Huang Ping, the association's president, told Xinhua, adding that the design of their float is inspired by Hangzhou's Yuhuang Shannan Fund Town, and, in this finance center, showcases the style of China's modern fund town.

Amid the parade, the "One Belt, One Road" float was particularly eye-catching. It was decorated with a map of China, pandas and Chinese dragon decorations, showing hospitality toward British people. A pair of clasped hands hinted the friendly and cooperative relations between China and Britain.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London brought a high-tech robotic float with traditional dragon dance, a miniature of a modernistic Asian cosmopolitan city with traditional culture preserved.

Meanwhile, a team from China's Taiwan showed local features like Electric-Techno Neon Gods, a dance that combines traditional Taiwan folk dances with modern pop music.