Crowds have gathered in Edinburgh city centre to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Sunday, January 22.
Hundreds of joyful residents came together at the Mound to watch performers, sing songs and celebrate the year of the rabbit.
There was a large red Chinese dragon parading around the square as well as traditional dancers and music.
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There are several events taking place across Edinburgh's city centre to mark the Year of the Rabbit as the Chinese New Year kicks off across the world.
Throughout the afternoon there were celebrations the whole family could get involved in including a cultural and artistic display themed on traditional Chinese New Year Celebrations, with a lion dance, and a Chinese New Year folk dance.
Other events included Baby Rabbit, a Han costume show, Chinese calligraphy, Red envelope games and a Ceilidh at the central square.
Also known as the Spring Festival, Chinese New Year is marked by the lunisolar Chinese calendar, which is why the date changes from year to year.
Typically the Chinese New Year festival period lasts for 15 days, starting from Chinese New Year’s Eve to the Lantern Festival.
In 2023, it is from January 21 to February 5 and is the most significant and most celebrated festival in the Chinese calendar.
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