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Year of the Rat: Your Pictures

Chinese new year celebrations

The Chinese new year has been celebrated and not just in China. Rory O'Sullivan, London, sent in this picture of a person inside a spectacular costume.

Chinese new year celebrations

A bright red performing lion shakes and dances in the street to ring in the new year. Pic - Rory O'Sullivan.

Chinese new year celebrations

In London the skies were blue which helped the outdoor celebrations. Pic - Rory O'Sullivan.

Chinese new year celebrations

Prachi Bhatnagar sent in this image of the colourful decorations that brightened up Trafalgar Square.

Chinese new year celebrations

Mark Smith captured this moment as a dragon takes a short break.

Chinese new year celebrations

Dressing up is just part of the fun. Pic - Mark Smith.

Chinese new year celebrations

Thousands of spectators turned up at Trafalgar Square in London to celebrate. Pic - Mark Smith

Chinese new year celebrations

Traditional red and gold lanterns warm up in the winter sunshine. Pic - Mark Smith

Chinese new year celebrations

Street performers put on an exciting show of colour and sound. Gary Cheung sent in this picture of the parade in London's China Town.

Chinese new year celebrations

More lanterns glow in the afternoon sun. Pic - Gary Cheung. Send your photos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk. For terms and conditions see right hand side.



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