This 2010 photograph shows a small lionhead sold at a stall on Trengganu Street, during the period before the Chinese New Year, in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows the Chinese Lunar New Year decorations on an overhead bridge, spanning the New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Seng Street. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows the Chinese Lunar New Year decorations on an overhead bridge, at New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Seng Street. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows a statue of the Chinese God of Prosperity (Caishen/财神). The fortune of the coming year for the twelve Chinese zodiacs are printed on pedestals under the statue. People can be seen reading their fortunes. The statue is part of the Chinese Lunar New Year decorations seen...

This 2010 photograph shows a colourful display of Chinese lunar New Year decorations featuring animals from the Chinese zodiac, outside a shop on Temple Street. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2011 photograph shows a preserved meat store located at a Chinatown festive market. These preserved or waxed meats are considered a Chinese delicacy. The waxed meats come in the form of pork and liver sausages, and duck and goose meats. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows decorative tiger toys being sold at a stall on Pagoda Street. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows a line of people queuing up to buy bak kwa or barbequed meat slices or jerky at a well known shop called Lim Chee Guan, on New Bridge Road. This is an annual phenomenon in Chinatown. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in...

This 2010 photograph shows 269A South Bridge Road which is the site of the first Eu Yan Sang medical hall. This original shop was opened in 1910 by Eu Tong Seng. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows festive decorations sold in a shop, on Temple Street. In Singapore, the shops and main streets in Chinatown are transformed into a festive colourful night market a few weeks before the Chinese New Year. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2011 photograph shows a close-up of Chinese New Year decorations along New Bridge Road. It shows a picture of a rabbit and the words "招财聚宝", which means attracting and accumulating wealth. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows some small lionheads sold at a stall on Temple Street, during the period before the Chinese New Year, in 2010. In Singapore, the main streets in Chinatown are transformed into a festive colourful night market a few weeks before the Chinese New Year. Title devised by...

This 2011 photograph shows a close-up of Chinese New Year decorations along New Bridge Road. It shows a view of a rabbit, decorated with lights. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows the beautiful night lights on Eu Tong Sen Street. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows a range of paper lanterns outside a shop on Temple Street. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows a view of South Bridge Road with decorations stretching across and above the road, before the Chinese New Year in 2010. On the extreme right is the original site for the first Eu Yan Sang medical hall set up in Singapore. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows Chinese New Year decorations near People's Park Complex. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows some Chinese Lunar New Year street decorations on New Bridge Road. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2011 photograph shows a close-up of Chinese New Year decorations along New Bridge Road. It shows a view of a rabbit and the words "万事如意", which means everything that one wishes for goes smoothly. In the background are other animals and Chinese sayings, decorated with lights. Title devised by...

This 2011 photograph shows a shop selling festive lanterns for the Chinese Lunar New Year. The shop is located in a shophouse. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows a stall on Temple Street, in Chinatown, selling colourful windmills and other Chinese New Year decorations. The elderly stall holder is sitting inside the stall. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows several bunches of pussy willow (genus salix) branches, sold at a stall on Smith Street before the Chinese New Year in 2010. These willow branches are usually sold as decorations for Chinese Lunar New Year period. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2011 photograph shows bundles of pussy willows. These plants are often traditionally used for decorative purposes during the Chinese Lunar New Year. Title devised by Library staff.

This 2010 photograph shows the beautiful night lights on Eu Tong Sen Street. This image was taken before the Chinese New Year in 2010. Title devised by Library staff.