Statues of the 12 Chinese zodiacs stand proudly outside Haedong Yonggung Temple. The Year of the Pig follows the Year of the Dog and precedes the Year of the Rat.
A market selling household decorations for the new year. Red is the primary colour for decorations and the festival itself; it is considered a lucky colour.
The Year of the Pig is widely celebrated across China. Lantern sculptures, such as this one in the Yuyuan Shopping Center, Shanghai, are huge tourist attractions. The bigger, the better!
Flowers are a key part of new year decorations. They can symbolise peace, fertility, and status. They are shown here alongside a partially completed pig statue in Vietnam.
Shoppers buy decorations for lunar new year in London's Chinatown. According to Visit London, the city hosts the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia.
5 February 2019
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