Spring Festival celebrations around the world

Traditional Chinese dancers wait to perform ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Suphan Buri province, about 65.2 miles (105 km) north of Bangkok Feb 8, 2013. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, begins on Feb 10 and marks the start of the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese zodiac. [Photo/Agencies]

Students wearing lion dance costumes perform ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations in Manila's Chinatown Feb 8, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]