TODAY is the start of the celebrations for Chinese New Year.

 

2016 is the year of the monkey...if you have not heard already.

 

Each Chinese New Year is characterised by one of 12 animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac.

 

Some of our local schools have been getting in the spirit learning about the festivities.

 

Check out the photo gallery by clicking on the link below:

 

Lancashire Telegraph:

 

To mark the occasion, we have put together a list of seven chinese restaurants in East Lancashire as featured on Tripadvisor so click on the link here:

 

Lancashire Telegraph:

 

Send us your photographs celebrating the special day by emailing robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk