A huge crowd gathers to experience the Chinese New Year 2023 celebrations at Chinatown in Tangra on January 21 night
Ayush SethThe Lunar New Year celebrations began with lion dance, which signifies bringing in good luck by warding off evil spirits
Soumyajit DeyCapturing the lion dance on camera
Soumyajit DeyChinese women greet one another on New Year
Ayush SethClashing gongs and cymbals accompany the lively lion dance scene. Performing the lion dance and clashing the gong and drums is believed to chase away ghosts and evil spirits
Soumyajit DeyPeople welcomed the Chinese New Year with zest and enthusiasm. They indulged in food and drinks and had a gala time with friends and family
Ayush SethThe Chinese Kali Mandir is a small temple dedicated to the goddess Kali where Chinese people living in Tangra worship the deity in their own way on New Year and other occasions
Soumyajit Dey