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 Tuesday, 28 January, 2003, 01:29 GMT
In pictures: Lunar New Year
BBC News Online takes a look at preparations for the Year of the Goat across the region

A worker in Hong Kong wires up lanterns in preparation for the celebrations
Hong Kong prepares to light up with lanterns, fireworks and the flash of thousands of cameras

Migrants at Beijing station
For many of China's migrants, new year is the only time they get to see their families

Dancers rehearse their routines
Dancers in Hong Kong will entertain the crowds in a parade on 2 February

Flower shop in Kuala Lumpur
Lunar New Year is celebrated across East Asia: 30% of Malaysians are Chinese

Hong Kong boy in traditional costume
Babies born in the year of the goat are considered to be unlucky, causing casearian rates to go up across China

Lantern shop in Malaysia
Chinese shops and houses in Kuala Lumpur are festooned with lanterns

Travellers struggle with their baggage at Beijing railway station
130 million Chinese travel home to celebrate with their families
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