Spring Festival 2009

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(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-01-24 09:13

Spring Festival 2009

Year of the Ox

In Beijing's Summer Palace, a life-sized bronze ox lies on its belly on the eastern bank of Lake Kunming near the bridge with 17 arches.

Video

Jiaozi, or dumplings, are one of the quintessential foods eaten during Spring Festival.

Slideshow

People across China are busy preparing for the upcoming Lunar New Year, "the Year of the Ox," which falls on January 26, 2009.

On the way home for Spring Festival

Festivals around China