PICTURES: South Africa celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year
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By Michel Bega
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Dancers perform, 1 February 2025, at the Chinese New Year Festival, organised by The Chinese Association, at the Alberton Rugby Club in Alberton. The event ushered in the arrival of the Year Of The Snake. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Chinese New Year celebrations will continue this weekend at China Town Cyrildene.
Children enjoy a teacup fairground ride, 1 February 2025, at the Chinese New Year Festival, organised by The Chinese Association, at the Alberton Rugby Club in Alberton. The event ushered in the arrival of the Year Of The Snake. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenChildren enjoy a jumping castle, 1 February 2025, at the Chinese New Year Festival, organised by The Chinese Association, at the Alberton Rugby Club in Alberton. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenDancers perform, 1 February 2025, at the Chinese New Year Festival, organised by The Chinese Association, at the Alberton Rugby Club in Alberton. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenLion dance performers interact with the audience, 1 February 2025, at the Chinese New Year Festival, organised by The Chinese Association, at the Alberton Rugby Club in Alberton. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenVisitors watch a fireworks display, 1 February 2025, at the Chinese New Year Festival, organised by The Chinese Association, at the Alberton Rugby Club in Alberton. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenVisitors watch a fireworks display, 1 February 2025, at the Chinese New Year Festival, organised by The Chinese Association, at the Alberton Rugby Club in Alberton. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenFireworks explode during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at the Nan Hua Buddhist Temple in Bronkhorstspruit, 2 February 2025. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenMembers of Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe perform during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at the Nan Hua Buddhist Temple in Bronkhorstspruit, 2 February 2025. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenMembers of Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe perform during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at the Nan Hua Buddhist Temple in Bronkhorstspruit, 2 February 2025. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenMembers of Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe perform during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at the Nan Hua Buddhist Temple in Bronkhorstspruit, 2 February 2025. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenA dancer performs during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at the Nan Hua Buddhist Temple in Bronkhorstspruit, 2 February 2025. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenMembers of Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe perform during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at the Nan Hua Buddhist Temple in Bronkhorstspruit, 2 February 2025. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenDrummers perform a traditional Chinese act during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at the Nan Hua Buddhist Temple in Bronkhorstspruit, 2 February 2025. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenWell-wishes are handed out to visitors during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at the Nan Hua Buddhist Temple in Bronkhorstspruit, 2 February 2025. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
