Lanterns, lion dances and Covid 19: Lunar New Year celebrations around the world

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Dozens of countries rang in the Lunar New Year this Friday, February 12, and although this year’s festivities have been curtailed by the Covid-19 pandemic, people across the globe have been finding ways to celebrate the start of the Year of the Ox, from underwater lion dances to fantastical lantern displays.

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