People gather to celebrate during the opening ceremony of China’s Lunar New Year Cultural Festival at the Nan Hua Temple in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa. /CFP Photo

South Africans gathered to watch the exciting spectacle and 'party in' the Year of the Rooster by celebrating with dragon dancing amongst other festivities. /CFP Photo

Nan Hua Temple is the biggest Chinese Buddhist temple in Africa, built in 1992. It often holds various religious activities. /CFP Photo

Nan Hua Buddhist Temple has opened branches in other South African cities, which are also very active in community, charity, cultural and prison outreach program. /CFP Photo