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A security guard checks his smartphone as fireworks explode during celebrations of the Lunar New Year early on Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.Kevin Frayer—Getty Images
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Artists perform a dragon dance at a local amusement park during celebrations for the Lunar New Year, Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.Kevin Frayer—Getty Images
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Performers dance at the 2015 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Feb. 19, 2015 in Hong Kong.Lam Yik Fei—Getty Images
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Worshippers wait to make incense offer at Wong Tai Sin Temple on the first day of Lunar New Year holiday on Feb. 18, 2015 in Hong Kong.Anthony Kwan—Getty Images
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Performers dance at the 2015 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Feb. 19, 2015 in Hong Kong.Anthony Kwan—etty Images
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Performers wait for the start of the celebrations of the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong on Feb. 19, 2015.Philippe Lopez—AFP/Getty Images
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Fireworks illuminate the skyline to celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 18, 2015 in Beijing.Lintao Zhang—Getty Images
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A boy uses sparklers during celebrations of the Lunar New Year early on Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.Kevin Frayer—Getty Images
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A man reacts as firecrackers he lit explode during celebrations of the Lunar New Year early on Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.Kevin Frayer—Getty Images
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A man is shrouded in smoke from incense as he lights a stick while praying with others at the Yonghegong Lama Temple during celebrations for the Lunar New Year, Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.Kevin Frayer—Getty Images
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Woman holds incense while praying with others at the Yonghegong Lama Temple during celebrations for the Lunar New Year, Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.Kevin Frayer—Getty Images
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A devotee prays on the eve of the Lunar New Year at the Lungshan Temple in Taipei, Taiwan, Feb. 18, 2015.Wally Santana—AP
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People walk as residents set off fireworks as part of Lunar New Year celebrations in Shanghai, Feb. 19, 2015.Carlos Barria—Reuters
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