Countdown to the year of the dog in Kunshan
( chinadaily.com.cn )
If you want to experience Chinese traditional customs, Kunshan, an ancient water town, would be a good choice. It has prepared all sorts of celebrations for visitors from home and abroad, including various folk performances such as dragon and lion dances.
Traditionally, Spring Festival celebrations last for nearly a month, lasting from the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month (La Yue in Chinese) until the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month (Zheng Yue in Chinese).
This year, the Chinese New Year falls on Feb 16, and begins the Year of the Dog, according to the Chinese zodiac. Lantern Festival is to be celebrated on March 2.
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Streets in the ancient town are decorated with the Chinese character Fu which represents fortune and happiness in Chinese culture. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
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