Chinese New Year celebration staged at New Zealand's beach

STORY: Chinese New Year celebration staged at New Zealand's beach DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the Chinese New Year celebration STORYLINE: A Chinese New Year carnival was held on Sunday at New Zealand's famous Takapuna Beach in North Shore Auckland, which attracted thousands of tourists and local families to appreciate cultural performances, lion dances, food and music. The event was welcomed by local businesses, residents and visitors. Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong, Chinese Consul-General in Auckland Chen Shijie, Chairperson of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Toni van Tonder, CEO of Takapuna Beach Business Association Terence Harpur are among the revelers to welcome the New Year of the Rabbit. The carnival at the beach continued with performances, songs and dances. Local restaurants, bars and shops have been busy serving crowded customers all day long. During the Spring Festival t