Chinese communities around the world welcomed the Year of the Pig  February 5th. Celebrations took place across the globe, ranging from Southeast Asia's centuries-old Chinese communities to the more recently  (establish) Chinatowns. In the streets of several European  (city), performances of dragon dances and lion dances drew huge crowds of people. Celebrations in London are expected  (last) a month with series of activities,  is the biggest Chinese New Year celebration outside Asia.