(23 Jan 2009) SHOTLIST
1. Medium shot of fireworks near Berlin central station
2. Wide shot fireworks
3. People watching
4. Medium shot fireworks
5. Wide shot of fireworks
6. Chinese dancers performing on stage
7. People watching performance
8. Chinese artist giving musical performance
9. Close up hands of artist
10. People watching
11. Medium shot of Chinese stand
12. SOUNDBITE (German) Ma Canrong, Chinese ambassador to Germany:
"We hope it will be a good year for all of us. A buffalo (ox) has a lot of virtues, such as fortitude, robustness, wealth and frugality."
13. Medium shot Chinese stand
14. Close up Chinese woman crafting doll
15. Wide shot of Chinese stand
16. Close up man crafting a butterfly
17. Pan of Chinese dragon
18. Medium pan of Chinese dragon
STORYLINE
People in Berlin on Friday began celebrating the Chinese New Year with a fireworks display and an array of performances at Berlin Central Station.
The new year marks the Year of the Ox, or buffalo, a symbol of prosperity, fortitude and hard work.
It is one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
The Chinese lunar year begins on Monday, and the special cultural programme will run from Friday until Monday, showcasing Chinese music, dance and art.
The event was co-organised by the Chinese Embassy in Berlin and the German rail company Deutsche Bahn.
Ma Canrong, China's ambassador to Germany attended the festivities at Berlin central station on Friday.
The Year of the Rat was celebrated in 2008.
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