Chinese New year came - this is how the celebration looked like in Finland
According to the old Chines Calendar the New Year is now. This time of the year is known as the Spring festival in China. The first day of the New Year falls on the new moon between 21 January and 20 February. The New Year festiva l is centuries old and has several myths and traditions. Traditionally the festival was a time to honor deities as well as ancestors. In Helsinki in Finland we also celebrated the Chinese new Year. Chines people and dancers appeared in the streets and stages. You could see dragon dance, tai chi demonstration, lion dance, warrior-show and joyous fireworks. Photos: Sirpa Pääkkönen