The Chinese New Year has been welcomed in by staff and residents at a care home in Chinnor with a day of celebrations.

Hempton Field Care Home was adorned with red lanterns and dragons, as residents learnt about Chinese traditions.

An oriental meal was prepared by head chef Heather Coombs, while traditional Chinese music was played.

Oxford Mail: Residents welcomed in the Year of the DragonResidents welcomed in the Year of the Dragon (Image: Hempton Field Care Home)

General manager Jocelyn Walang said: "We have had a brilliant day, the home looks absolutely wonderful decorated all in red and we all had such fun finding out what animal we are, the associated traits and reading each other’s horoscopes.

"A person born in the Year of the Dragon is said to be kind, confident and strong. We all found it fascinating to learn all about the different traditions.”