A suburban district in southwest China’s Chongqing city came alive over the weekend, with this spectacular sparkling fire dragon dance to greet the Lunar New Year. /CFP Photo

The fire dragon dance, believed to expel evil influences and invoke blessings, has a more than 300-year history in Hechuan District. /CFP Photo

The extravaganza will continue for two weeks, from the first day of the Lunar New Year to the Lantern Festival. /CFP Photo

This Lunar New Year sees in the Year of the Rooster. /CFP Photo