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Best pictures as Perth celebrates Chinese New Year in style

Locals welcomed the Year of the Dragon on Sunday.

A quick selfie during the parade. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
A quick selfie during the parade. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson

Locals turned out in numbers to celebrate Chinese New Year in Perth on Sunday.

Hundreds immersed themselves in Chinese traditions as the city welcomed The Year of the Dragon in style.

The festivities, run by the Perth Chinese Community Association, began with a spectacular parade complete with blessings for the upcoming opening of Perth Museum this spring.

Spectators were also treated to a thrilling Kung Foo performance, traditional Chinese singing and dancing and a variety of other performances.

Our photographer Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson was on hand to capture the best moments from Sunday’s celebrations.

Crowds and kids react whilst the parade including a dragon and the Chinese Lion Dance makes it way through Perth High Street.
Traditional music is played on different instruments.
Youngster is dressed to impress in his dragon costume.
The parade makes it’s way through Perth High Street.
Eden Walker (6) giggles when the dragon comes close by.
The Chinese Lion Dance makes it way through Perth High Street.
A special blessing of the upcoming opening of Perth Museum is performed.
Participants having great fun.
Youngster enjoying the parade.
Crowds of people turned out to enjoy the parade.
The parade in full swing.
Crowds of people having a great time watching the parade. 
Participant enjoying the day. 
Youngsters amazed by the dragon.
Jessica Fernie (7) and Eden Walker (6) giggle when the dragon comes close by.
The dragon poses for the camera.
Youngster reacts to the Dragon.
Provost Xander McDade during the parade.
The parade making it’s way through the high street in the distance.
A group perform some Kung Foo.