Hundreds of people descended on Southampton city centre to celebrate Chinese New Year in style.

A range of displays and dances were put on to help welcome in the Year of the Pig. The pig is a symbol of abundance, peace and prosperity and so this year is predicted to be lucky.

Here are some great photos (taken by Lotus Photography) of the wonderful performances by Pooja Rajguru, (Bollywood dance) Pooja Angra and Art Asia Singing students (well done everyone involved it was a great event).