Chinese New Year Collection (page 3)

Chinese girls perform the Fairys Flower Dance at the New Year Celebrations held at the Mayfair Ballroom, to celebrate the oncoming Year of the Dragon. 21st February 1988

Lord Mayor Councillor Roy Burgess wakens the lion with the help of Edmund Ng at the start of three day celebrations narking the beginning of the Year of the Tiger. at the Mayfair Ballroom

Hundreds of people helped Newcastles Chinese community celebrate a new year. Gathering in bright sunshine at Greys Monument in the city centre they watched a colourful cocktail of celebrations for

Students from Sunderland Polytechnic danced through the streets of Langley Park in a cavalcade of colour at the weekend to celebrate the Year of the Monkey

Children of Golcar Junior, Infant and Nursery School welcomed the new Chinese year of the snake in traditional style. Here with their Chinese dragon, made by children of classes 10 and 11

Chinese children Hom Wah Ho (left) and William Cheung (centre) just couldn t understand what all the fuss was about when they went on a school outing to a Chinese restaurant

Young girls in Chinatown leaning out of a window, enjoying Chinese New Year celebrations, Liverpool, Merseyside. 2nd February 1984

Liverpools Chinese community ushered in the Year of the Snake with traditional celebrations. Spectators brave the rain to watch the festivities in Chinatown, Liverpool, Merseyside. 18th February 1977

A large crowd watches in Nelson Street, in the heart of Liverpools Chinatown, as the festivities of a traditional Chinese New Year celebrations get under way. 25th January 1982

Two dancers from Liverpools Hung Gar school of martial arts perform traditional dances to herald in the Chinese New Year. 28th January 1979

A large crowd watches traditional celebrations for the Chinese New Year, Liverpool, Merseyside. 13th February 1983

Thailand, Bangkok. Siam Square, display of red lanterns and birdcages

Chinese New Year, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890. 1890
Chinese New Year, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890

ENGLAND, London, Chinese New Year Calligraphist writing Western names in Chinese during New Year celebrations in Chinatown. Sign beside stall reads East Meets West

ENGLAND, London, Chinese New Year Celebrating the Year of the Tiger in Chinatown, Soho

CHINA, Festivals, Chinese New Year New Year Laisee or lucky packets

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THAILAND, North, Chiang Mai Chinese New Year. Close view of two character masks worn during Dragon Dance

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THAILAND, North, Chiang Mai Chinese New Year. Young boy wearing costume and face paints during procession

ENGLAND, London, Chinese New Year Women cooking on street stall during New Year celebrations in Chinatown

ENGLAND, London, Chinese New Year Food stall during Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown, Soho. Diverse, racially mixed crowd

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Thailand - Chiang Mai - Chinatown - Decorations outside a shop during Chinese New Year 2006 Year of the Dog, Warorot Market

HONG KONG, Chinese New Year Orange trees and peach blossom grown for New Year celebrations

Red envelopes (hongbao) for Chinese New Year, France, Europe

Chinese new year, Thean Hou Chinese temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Young woman wearing traditional costumes, Chinese New Year, Paris, France, Europe

People wearing traditional costumes, Chinese New Year, Paris, France, Europe

Drum and percussion music for the traditional Chinese New Year Lion Dance, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Lanterns at Chinese New Year, Thean Hou Chinese temple. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chinese New Year lights, Macao, China, Asia

Woman preparing cakes for the Chinese New Year, 1861. From the Illustrated News, 1861

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"Embracing Tradition and Festivities: Chinese New Year Celebrations Across the Globe" As the vibrant red lanterns illuminate the streets, a symphony of crackling firecrackers fills the air, marking the joyous arrival of Chinese New Year. From Paris to Hong Kong, and even as far as Manila and London, this ancient festival transcends borders and unites people in celebration. In Paris, France, amidst iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, locals and tourists gather to witness an enchanting dragon dance that weaves through bustling Chinatown streets. The mesmerizing performance captivates hearts with its graceful movements and colorful costumes. Meanwhile in Ho Chi Minh City's Quan Am Pagoda, lion dance performers bring good fortune to onlookers during their annual Chinese New Year festivities. The rhythmic beat of drums echoes through the temple grounds as these majestic creatures come alive with each step. Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai becomes a wonderland adorned with elaborate decorations for Chinese New Year. Intricate paper cuttings depicting auspicious symbols hang from every corner while imitation firecrackers add a touch of excitement to this enchanting garden. Hong Kong's Central district transforms into a shopper's paradise during this festive season. Streets are lined with stalls selling vibrant Chinese New Year decorations - from ornate lanterns to lucky charms - enticing visitors seeking blessings for prosperity and happiness. Across Asia in Macao, tangerine good luck symbols adorn doorways as part of traditional Chinese New Year decorations. These bright citrus fruits symbolize wealth and abundance while adding a burst of color to homes throughout China. Not only confined within Asia's boundaries but also reaching Europe’s shores; Gerrard Street in London’s Chinatown comes alive during these celebrations. Colorful lanterns sway above cheerful crowds who immerse themselves in cultural performances showcasing China’s rich heritage. Lastly, Chengdu embraces creativity by hanging multicolored handmade lanterns from trees in parks during the Chinese New Year Spring Festival.