2012 - Year of the Dragon!

23 January, 2012 22:02:00

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Spectators in southwest China's Sichuan Province gathered by a lake in Miyi County to welcome the Year of the Dragon with a light show projected onto a giant water screen.

Millions of ethnic Chinese, Koreans and Vietnamese across Asia are ringing in the new year with fireworks, feasting and family reunions.

From Beijing to Bangkok and Seoul to Singapore, people hoping for good luck in the Year Of The Dragon that begins today are visiting temples and lighting incense, setting off firecrackers and watching street performances.

For many, the Lunar New Year is the biggest family reunion of the calendar for which people endure hours of cramped travel on trains and buses to get home.

Celebrations are due to continue through to Feb 10.