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Chinese tourists increasingly marking the New Year in Oz

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Australia joins in painting the town red for Lunar New Year by lighting up the sails of Sydney Opera House

Lunar New Year celebrations have started with major events taking place across Australia. But the festivities are not just for locals. Record numbers of tourists from mainland China have decided to see in the new year overseas.


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By Kristina Zarich

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Lunar New Year celebrations have started with major events taking place across Australia. But the festivities are not just for locals. Record numbers of tourists from mainland China have decided to see in the new year overseas.



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