Chinese New Year Celebrations, Liverpool (Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images)

Liverpool’s Chinese community dates from the 19th century, so celebrations here aren’t anything new. The Guardian has a photo record of Chinese New Year celebrations around the world here but it’s not only a record of the festival it’s also a record of the Chinese diaspora and communities they have founded across the globe.

If you haven’t already seen it, please have a look at our CNY video card, shot during the festival in rural China last year.

Gong Xi Fa Chai!