Kolkata: Red envelopes stashed with cash, and colourful dragon and lion dancers streaming in and out of decorated residences here marked the ushering in of the Chinese New Year Sunday with a spirit of renewal and family reunion.
The first day of the Chinese New Year is the most significant day in the Chinese calender, with celebrations lasting 15 days and culminating with the Lantern Festival.
Each year is associated with one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. For 2013, it's the Year of the Water Snake.
