People from Malaysia and Singapore have been holding celebrations as they prepare to greet the upcoming lunar New Year of the Pig. /VCG Photo

In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysians performed the Chinese Lion dance, playing drums and putting up festive decorations in a local temple. /VCG Photo

Each year for the Chinese New Year, locals go to Chinese temples to pray. Lion dances are also held within stores as a blessing for businesses. /VCG Photo

Dragon dance performances were held In Singapore, including a dance procession at Universal Studios that was joined by cartoon characters wearing festive costumes. /VCG Photo

At one dragon dance performance held underwater at S.E.A. Aquarium, one of the divers held a banner that says, "Wish you prosperity and good fortune" in Chinese. /VCG Photo

The Spring Festival is the start of the lunar new year, which this year falls on February 5. /VCG Photo