A Russian boy writes the Chinese character for "spring" during a contest in Dalian city, Liaoning province, on March 3, 2018. [Photo by Lyu Wenzheng/Asianewsphoto]

A total of 60 "little calligraphers", wearing traditional Chinese costumes, sit on the ground and write the Chinese character for "spring", as well as spring-themed idioms and poetry, to express best wishes for the season. The Chinese calligraphy writing contest was held at Dalian Library in Dalian city, Liaoning province on March 3.