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Chinese New Year Celebrations From Around the World

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    Chinese workers hang up red lanterns over a pedestrian street to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year. Wenzhou, China, January 23, 2017.

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    Decorations in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Guangzhou, China, January 27, 2017.

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    People attend a Buddhist ceremony as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Hefei, China, January 27, 2017.

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    Children wearing costumes take part in the Chinese New Year parade, marking the Year of the Rooster. Lisbon, Portugal, January 21, 2017.

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    Thean Hou Temple, which has been decorated with hundreds of lanterns. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, January 27, 2017.