Aleksandar Zivanovic, an engineer and regular visitor of the museum, found the European Space Agency's introduction of the Chinese space program most fascinating. "It's a nice way to celebrate the Chinese New Year, and a good way to find out about Chinese culture and what's going on in Chinese science," he said.

Celebrations in London will last a month with a series of activities culminating in the Trafalgar Square parade on Feb. 10, which organizers say to be the biggest Chinese New Year celebration outside Asia.

--In Sydney

Sydney's signature Harbor Bridge is glowing red and pink to provide a breathtaking setting for the Chinese New Year celebrations.

A spectacular 5-meter-tall matrix-style steel pig lantern glows by the landmark Sydney Opera House. Another 11 giant lanterns representing the remaining zodiac animals, including an elaborate eight-meter stack of monkeys, an electric sheep and a six-meter-tall inflatable ox, light up the Sydney Harbor.

Sydney has been celebrating the lunar new year for 22 years. This year's events will include the lunar lanterns exhibition, Chinatown celebrations, community performances, dragon boat races and lion dances across the city. "It's a celebration for our Asian community, but it's a wonderful educational experience for the rest of us," Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore said.

--In New York

The Empire State Building, landmark of Manhattan, New York, is glowing red, blue and yellow Monday for the Chinese New Year.

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