Celebrations rang out in Beijing and Tokyo on Sunday night to mark the start of the lunar new year.
In Beijing, fireworks exploded into the sky to celebrate the year of the dragon, which begins on Monday.
The dragon is believed to be a powerful, mythical creature that symbolises good luck in many Asian countries.
"I'm so happy to see in the New Year this way. It's so much fun to set off fireworks with friends and family. I feel so happy to see the explosions, and I don't have a care in the world," said local resident, Anna Du.
Traditionally, fireworks are believed to have been first set off to scare off a man-eating monster, and they have now become an indispensable feature of the nationwide celebrations. (citytv.com)
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