People visiting Maha Vihara Maitreya Temple to usher in the Lunar New Year of the Pig in Medan, Indonesia. Photo courtesy: AFP
Devotees praying at a temple during Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo courtesy: AFP
A vendor arranging her roadside stall with traditional Chinese decorations during Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo courtesy: AFP
People queuing up to pray for good fortune at Yonghegong, or Lama Temple in Beijing, on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Photo courtesy: AFP
People burning incense and praying for good fortune at Yonghegong, or Lama Temple in Beijing, on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Photo courtesy: AFP
Lion dancers performing during Lunar New Year celebrations in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo courtesy: AFP
Lion dancers performing during Lunar New Year celebrations in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo courtesy: AFP
A lion dance troupe performing during Lunar New Year celebrations in Manila's Chinatown. Photo courtesy: AFP
A man praying on the first day of the Lunar New Year at Dharma Bakti Temple in Jakarta. Photo courtesy: AFP
Fireworks over Victoria Harbour to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong. Photo courtesy: AFP
Pedestrians walking under festive lanterns in London's Chinatown. Photo courtesy: AFP
Children posing in front of a giant pig installation in Hong Kong. Photo courtesy: AFP
Performers walking with a lit pig model during the Lunar New Year parade in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Photo courtesy: AFP
Children performing with pig costumes during the Lunar New Year parade in Kowloon, Hong Kong, to mark the Year of the Pig. Photo courtesy: AFP
People celebrating the Lunar New Year in Chinatown of New York City. Photo courtesy: AFP
Lion dancers performing in the street of San Francisco, California, while ushering in Chinese New Year. Photo courtesy: AFP