Chinese New Year: See How Cities Across China Celebrate

A Chinese security guard checks his smartphone as fireworks explode during celebrations of the Lunar New early on Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.

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

Chinese artists perform a dragon dance at a local amusement park during celebrations for the Lunar New Year, Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.

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

Performers dance at the 2015 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Feb.19, 2015 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

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

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

Performers dance at the 2015 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Feb. 19, 2015 in Hong Kong.Anthony Kwan—etty Images

Performers wait for the start of the celebrations of the Chinese Lunar New "Year of the Sheep" in Hong Kong on Feb. 19, 2015.

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

Fireworks illuminate the skyline to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year of Sheep on Feb. 18, 2015 in Beijing.

Fireworks illuminate the skyline to celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 18, 2015 in Beijing.Lintao Zhang—Getty Images

A Chinese boy uses sparklers during celebrations of the Lunar New early on Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.

A boy uses sparklers during celebrations of the Lunar New Year early on Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.Kevin Frayer—Getty Images

A Chinese man reacts as firecrackers he lit explode during celebrations of the Lunar New early on Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.

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

A Chinese 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.

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

Chinese woman holds incense while praying with others at the Yonghegong Lama Temple during celebrations for the Lunar New Year, Feb. 19, 2015 in Beijing.

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

A devotee prays on the eve of the Chinese new year at the Lungshan Temple in Taipei, Taiwan, Feb. 18, 2015.

A devotee prays on the eve of the Lunar New Year at the Lungshan Temple in Taipei, Taiwan, Feb. 18, 2015.Wally Santana—AP

People walk as residents set off fireworks as part of Chinese New Year celebrations in Shanghai, Feb. 19, 2015.

People walk as residents set off fireworks as part of Lunar New Year celebrations in Shanghai, Feb. 19, 2015. Carlos Barria—Reuters

See How Cities Across China and Taiwan Are Celebrating the New Year

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