People attend a Chinese New Year celebration event in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Haijing)

A calligrapher writes diamond-shaped blessing posters for people at a Chinese New Year celebration event in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Haijing)

A lion and dragon dance is staged during a celebration of the Chinese New Year in Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 21, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Haijing)