The opening ceremony of Chinese New Year lantern show was held Monday on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo shows lion dance at the opening ceremony of a Chinese New Year lantern show on Monday in Bangkok, Thailand.

The lantern show kicks off a series events celebrating the 2023 Chinese New Year and it will last until February 15. Photo shows two white rabbit stone carvings presented by the Chinese government during the opening ceremony.

A rabbit-themed lantern gallery and a lion dance during the opening ceremony presented people a festive atmosphere and brought out the beauty of the Chinese New Year. Photo shows Yaowarat Road is decorated with lanterns and colored hangings to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Photo shows a dragon lantern at the entrance of the lantern show. (Compiled by Zhu Dan)