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Paris, France. Belleville. Chinese New Year 2023, year of the "Water Rabbit". The lion dance. The lion is a symbol of strength, courage and wisdom. He chases away evil spirits by roaring. The lion dance brings good luck. At the same time a dragon dance is performed. It is a symbol of happiness and prosperity.
Chinese New Year marks the first day of the lunar year, the date of which varies on the Gregorian calendar, but always falls between January twenty-first and February nineteen.