Chinese lantern parade lights up Sydney  

悉尼举行中国农历新年花灯大巡游

中国农历新年花灯大巡游活动17日晚在澳大利亚悉尼隆重举行。

Sydney (CNS) -- Illuminated floats, lanterns and dancers brought the streets of Sydney to life during the "Chinese New Year Twilight Parade" on Sunday.

Starting at George Street at 8 p.m., the parade involved more than 3,500 performers and drew a crowd of more than 100,000 people.

Consul-General of China in Sydney Duan Jielong and Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore attended the event.