A group of children sing at the opening ceremony of Dublin Chinese New Year Festival in Dublin, Ireland, Jan. 23, 2020. Dublin Chinese New Year Festival, an annual event organized by Dublin City Council, opened here on Thursday night. (Xinhua)

People watch a lion dance at the opening ceremony of Dublin Chinese New Year Festival in Dublin, Ireland, Jan. 23, 2020. Dublin Chinese New Year Festival, an annual event organized by Dublin City Council, opened here on Thursday night. (Xinhua)

Deputy Mayor of Dublin Tom Brabazon addresses the opening ceremony of Dublin Chinese New Year Festival in Dublin, Ireland, Jan. 23, 2020. Dublin Chinese New Year Festival, an annual event organized by Dublin City Council, opened here on Thursday night. (Xinhua)

People watch an aerial dance at the opening ceremony of Dublin Chinese New Year Festival in Dublin, Ireland, Jan. 23, 2020. Dublin Chinese New Year Festival, an annual event organized by Dublin City Council, opened here on Thursday night. (Xinhua)