Chinese New Year marked with traditions and creativity
By Lu Wei ( chinadaily.com.cn )
Updated: 2017-01-24
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| Wu Xiaohua, Party secretary of Pingyao county, kindles a fire at the opening ceremony for Chinese New Year in the Ancient City of Pingyao on Jan 20, 2017. The fire was lit to convey a message of blessings and prosperity. Jan 20 marked the starting point for the decade-long Spring Festival celebration event in the Ancient City of Pingyao, which started in 2000. Festivities including Chinese opera performances, painting, calligraphy exhibitions and lantern shows were organized for the celebration. [Photo/pingyao.gov.cn] |
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Shi Yong, county chief of Pingyao county, addresses the opening ceremony for Chinese New Year in the Ancient City of Pingyao on Jan 20, 2017. Jan 20 marked the starting point for the decade-long Spring Festival celebration event in the Ancient City of Pingyao, which started in 2000. Festivities including Chinese opera performances, painting, calligraphy exhibitions and lantern shows were organized for the celebration. [Photo/pingyao.gov.cn]
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