The year of the Tiger is coming to an end - as people around the world prepare for the year of the Rabbit.
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is celebrated over multiple days and marks the beginning of the coming 12 months on the traditional lunisolar calendar.
The occasion is observed by many people of Chinese descent and is also commemorated in other countries across Asia, including South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore.
Ending the year of the Water Tiger, which is seen as a symbol of strength, braveness and exorcising evils, the 2023 Lunar New Year is set to welcome the Year of the Rabbit.
The Rabbit is the fourth animal in the zodiac sequence of 12, and is seen as the luckiest.
People born in the year of the Rabbit are believed to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded and ingenious.
The animal is also said to signify mercy, elegance and beauty.
