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In pictures - Lunar New Year Lunar New Year in pictures
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Hundreds of millions of people around the world have been celebrating Chinese New Year. Hundreds of millions of people around the world have been celebrating the Lunar New Year.
A huge fireworks display in Beijing marked the first day of the Year of the Monkey, one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac. A huge fireworks display in Beijing marked the first day of the Year of the Monkey in China, one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac.
Celebrations for the lunar new year include feasting, spring cleaning, spending time with family and fireworks. Celebrations include feasting, visiting temples, and spending time with family and friends.