00:00The Lunar New Year celebrations got underway in the southern Chinese city of Xinjiang with
00:05a traditional lion dance.
00:08While on the island of Hainan, crowds were entertained by the famous Sanya molten fireworks
00:14display to ring in the Year of the Horse.
00:19The annual gala on Chinese state TV, the most watched television program on earth, regaled
00:25holiday viewers for more than three hours with performances by the likes of John Legend
00:29and French singer Hélène Rolais.
00:32And there was also a spectacular performance by so-called humanoid robots.
00:43In Hong Kong, thousands flocked to Wong Tai Sin Taoish Shrine, a traditional gathering
00:49place to bring luck for the year ahead.
00:51Many had waited for hours to be the first to make New Year's wishes at midnight.
00:57I'm very happy and excited.
00:59We should be in the first ten people for the 12 a.m. incense queue.
01:03I arrived at 6 p.m. and have been queuing for several hours already.
01:07I came early.
01:09Among the worshippers was the 95-year-old Hong Kong actress Lana Wang, a familiar face for
01:14the temple celebrations, dressed as ever as the Chinese goddess of mercy, Wan Yin.
01:20I wish everyone good health and that their wishes come true.
01:24And whatever they aim for will be met with success.
01:29And it's not just China that celebrates the Lunar New Year.
01:32The feast is also marked in Korea and Vietnam, where it is known as Tet, and which had its
01:37own televised spectacle with fireworks and musical performances from across the country.
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