Chinese zodiac lanterns mark New Year in Shenyang

Festival lanterns portraying the 12 Chinese zodiac animals are pictured on a street in Shenyang, Northeast China’s Liaoning province, on Jan 14. The lanterns are part of decorations that have gone up around the city to welcome the upcoming Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb 5. [Photo/VCG]

A giant lantern designed to resemble a pig is photographed in Shenyang, Jan 14. The 2019 Lunar New Year represents the Year of the Pig. [Photo/VCG]