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Australia's Lunar New Year celebrations kick off with festivities, food stalls and a giant fire horse

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February 17 marks the first day of Lunar New Year, coinciding with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Millions of people across Asia are now beginning to celebrate the Year of the Horse, a Chinese Zodiac sign associated with elegance and strength. In Australia, festivities continue to grow with several events held across the country.
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