Chinese New Year Pictures

Where does one go to celebrate Chinese New Year's eve?
Chinatown of course.


Surrounding the centre square, and throughout all the side streets, were small shops selling everything from hand carvings to coconuts. The night markets were full of throngs of people - each buying small treasures to share with family and friends.





There was a stage setup with celebrations, performances and the final midnight countdown. The lion dance is very important and brings good luck and prosperity for the new year.




One of the best parts of the evening was seeing ChinaTown decorated with dragons and roosters (it's the year of the rooster). All of the storefronts were lit up eagerly awaiting the masses.




Pre-midnight we also wondered around and visited a Hindu temple and a Buddhist temple.

Hindu Temple


Buddhist Temple