Asia Album: Divers, sea turtles, dragon greet Chinese New Year in Malaysia

Divers, sea turtles and a dragon "dance" together at an aquarium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2020, to greet the Chinese Lunar New Year. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Excuse me? Divers, sea turtles and a dragon swim together in an aquarium? But that's what exactly happened in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur -- not just for fun but to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year.

The God of Wealth, or "Caishen" in Chinese, on the left side can not hide his happiness, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2020. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)

The dragon dance is performed during the Chinese New Year to bring fortune to the community, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2020. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)

Photo taken on Jan. 17, 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The origin of dragon dance can be dated back to Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)

Photo taken on Jan. 17, 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gradually people started to worship ancestors and pray for rain through the dance ceremony, which later evolved into an activity for celebration and entertainment. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung) ■