Lunar New Year represents a fresh start for many who celebrate. Here's where you can join in the fun around Australia.

As with most East Asian cultures, the lion dance is part of ushering in the new year. Vince Vo and his family were among the few thousands who joined in Tet Lunar New Year celebrations in San Jose's Little Saigon.

For the Vietnamese, it is the year of the wood snake. Organizers add that Saturday night's celebration is to "remember, recreate and retain" their heritage in their adopted homeland.

Lunar New Year celebrations are getting underway San Jose. Outside Lion Plaza, vendors are selling fresh fruit, flowers, firecrackers and more. Inside Love Me Knots Bridal, owner Christina Bui showed us Ao Dais,

The year is just beginning as many are celebrating the Lunar New Year.