Sydney officially launches its 2021 Lunar Festival in the Chinese Garden of Friendship, Sydney, Australia, February 9, 2021. /VCG

Clover Moore, the lord mayor of Sydney, gives a speech at the media launch. /VCG

Traditional lion dance and Chinese fan dance are also presented at the event. /VCG

The festival will run from February 12 to 21 in celebration of the Year of the Ox. /VCG