Around the world people are celebrating the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar.
Chinese New Year - based on the ancient lunar calendar – will this weekend see millions of people join the celebrations with fireworks, gifts and colourful decorations.
The international celebration will be celebrated in countries across the globe including Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, Spain, Vietnam, Australia and London.
Celebrations vary depending on where they are held, but this year the lucky colours are gold, brown and yellow which are associated with 2017’s animal – the rooster.
In the UK, London is welcoming in the Chinese New Year – also known as the Spring Festival – on Saturday and Sunday.
The centre of London’s celebrations will be the free parade on Sunday, which will start at 10am in Trafalgar Square.
Floats and dancing lions will parade into Chinatown and Shaftesbury Avenue will host a stage featuring local artists and performers.
Nearby on Charing Cross Road people will be entertained by martial arts displays and workshops.
