The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
A group celebrating Chinese New Year is successful in getting hold of the vegetable offered to them by impersonating as the Chinese mythical figure Nian.
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
A child looks on through the mask, as the Kolkata settled Chinese prepare to welcome their New Year.
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
A kid enjoying all the attention on him amidst the Chinese New Year Celebrations
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
An elderly woman peeping through the grill to witness the youngsters celebrate Chinese New year.
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
Mr. Ho Yan Tan(middle) hasn't lost his touch as he delivers his expertise to the Dragon and Lion dance as everyone celebrates Chinese New Year
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
A kid playing a metallic instrument and leading a group who are on their way to enact the play of Nian to celebrate Chinese New Year
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
Reflection of the center of attraction for all performing groups of Chinese New Year
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
A group trying hard to get the lettuce offered to them while enacting the dance and play of Nian on the occasion of Chinese New Year.
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
A child resisting a kiss from his sister amidst the Chinese New Year Celebration at Bow Barracks.
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
Mr. Ho Yan Tan, a very friendly man
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
A performer at Chinese New Year Celebrations
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
Chinese New Year Celebration
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
The Moment Before Success
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
Chinese New Year Celebration
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
When Start Meets Finish
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
The Look of Celebration
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
The Festive Dance
The Anirban Mukhopadhyay:
A participant performing as Nian while celebrating the Chinese New Year. Dance by Nian is to symbolize the coming of Nian and this is the time when according to traditions, people get scared thinking of its destructive nature.