Celebrations of the Chinese Lunar New Year worldwide look different this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but are still joyous and exciting, conveying the best wishes of people saying goodbye to the Year of the Rat and hello to the Year of the Ox.

Various celebrations have taken place around Friday, the first day of the Year of the Ox, including virtual shows, ceremonies and concerts, and many landmarks were lit up in red, not only comforting the nostalgia of overseas Chinese, but also making for special memories among local people.