Five dogs according to the Chinese concept are the year of wealth and fairness. Therefore, in 2006, Chinese people spent more "aggressively" on activities to prepare for the new year. Meanwhile, across the roads from Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur to London, Spring is also racing to show off .
Workers are preparing red lanterns to celebrate the new year at a park in Zhengzhou City, Ha Nam Province on January 27, 2006.
A Chinese baby shows off the decorations on New Year's day when her parents just "bought"
Masquerade masks are on sale in Shanghai
A worker prepared to hang a traditional lantern on the street in Gansu Province
Indonesian children hold lanterns in a New Year parade ceremony in Jakarta on January 27, 2006
Traditional New Year decorations are on sale in Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur
Celebrate the new year in the Chinatown area in London
Buyers choose Tet decorations for the Year of the Dog in Hong Kong