Chinese New Year has begun at various venues across the world as the year of the dog has opened. London is the stage for the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia, with a whole host of events taking place across the English capital organised by the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone.
The Chinese capital of Beijing celebrated with a bang after Chinese authorities lifted a 12-year ban on fireworks.
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