34 Beautiful Must-See Photos Of Lunar New Year Celebrations From Around The World
Did you know Lunar New Year is celebrated in Mexico too? :D
With Chinese New Year celebrations in full swing, let's take a look at how people are enjoying the festivities all over the world
Note: Countries are listed in no particular order. Click here for part one of celebrations around the world!
1. Mexico City, Mexico
Children attend the Chinese New Year celebrations in downtown Mexico City, Mexico, 10 February.
Image via Raquel Cunha/ReutersParticipants perform a dragon dance in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 February.
Image via Raquel Cunha/ReutersParticipants perform martial arts in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 February.
Image via Raquel Cunha/ReutersYoung lion dancers prepare for a performance, Mexico City, Mexico, 10 February.
Image via Raquel Cunha/ReutersA young girl shows off her cheongsam in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 February.
Image via Raquel Cunha/Reuters2. Hong Kong
Performers from "Avantgardey" of Japan take part in a parade on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong, 10 February.
Image via Lam Yik/ReutersA God of Wealth inflatable is carried during the parade in Hong Kong, 10 February.
Image via Lam Yik/ReutersPerformers entertain the crown during the parade in Hong Kong, 10 February.
Image via Lam Yik/ReutersPerformers from "Granada Masskara Dance" of Philippines take part in the parade in Hong Kong, 10 February.
Image via Lam Yik/Reuters3. Taipei, Taiwan
People pray at a temple during Lunar New Year celebrations in New Taipei city, Taiwan, 9 February.
Image via Ann Wang/ReutersPeople watch fireworks at a temple in New Taipei city, Taiwan, 9 February.
Image via Ann Wang/ReutersPeople pray at a temple during Lunar New Year celebrations in New Taipei city, Taiwan, 9 February.
Image via Ann Wang/Reuters4. Singapore
The city skyline is lit up by drones during a performance at Marina Bay in Singapore, 10 February 10.
Image via Edgar Su/ReutersThe drone performance at Marina Bay in Singapore is met with cheers from the public, 10 February 10.
Image via Edgar Su/ReutersThe spectacular show is choreographed to music at Marina Bay in Singapore, 10 February.
Image via Edgar Su/Reuters5. Kolkata, India
Dragon dancers wait in anticipation inside the Chinese temple after offering prayers in Kolkata, India, 10 February 10.
Image via Sahiba Chawdhary/ReutersThe dragon dancers take to the street in Kolkata, India, 10 February.
Image via Sahiba Chawdhary/ReutersLion dancers entertain the crowds in Kolkata, India, 10 February.
Image via Sahiba Chawdhary/Reuters6. Manila, Philippines
A dragon dance is performed at Binondo, the Chinatown of Manila, Philippines, 10 February.
Image via Eloisa Lopez/ReutersThe audience hoping to catch Mandarin oranges from performers in Manila, Philippines, 10 February.
Image via Eloisa Lopez/ReutersA fire-breather entertains the crowds in Manila, Philippines, 10 February.
Image via Eloisa Lopez/ReutersWorshippers holding incense sticks pray at Seng Guan temple in Manila, Philippines, 10 February.
Image via Eloisa Lopez/Reuters7. Beijing, China
People flock to a temple fair amid Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing, China 11 February.
Image via Tingshu Wang/ReutersFolk artists perform a dragon dance at a temple fair in Beijing, China, 11 February.
Image via Tingshu Wang/Reuters8. Jakarta, Indonesia
A worshipper prays on the first day of the year of the Dragon at Petak Sembilan temple in Jakarta, Indonesia, 10 February.
Image via Kim Kyung-Hoon/ReutersA woman offers prayers at Petak Sembilan temple in Jakarta, Indonesia, 10 February.
Image via Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters