Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, a place where 47 ethnic groups live, has its own special cuisine after a long-time integration of Han and different ethnic groups.During the integration, food and receipts are exchanged. Mutton, lamb, beef, horse meat and dairy products form the basis of Xinjiang cuisine.
Tuesday marked the first day of the "Fire Monkey Losar" on the Tibetan calendar. The Tibetan New Year is normally celebrated by religious rituals, long prayers, horse races, family gatherings and feasts.
A musical show "My Dream, Chinese New Year 2016" is performed in Mexico to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Monkey.
Children surround a "spring cow" on display among the folk activities held at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Beijing, capital of China, to celebrate the Start of Spring, which falls on Feb 4, 2016.
China Cultural Center in Sydney has opened its doors for locals to get ready to celebrate the Year of the Monkey.
Lanterns are hung up to greet the upcoming Spring Festival in Macao, south China, on Jan. 29, 2016.
The dance drama,Silk Road, was staged at the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay in Singapore on Jan 23. About 1,900 people attended the performance.
Children dressed up as "Monkey King" perform during an art fair to greet the Year of the Monkey in Huairou in Beijing on Feb 1.
Pictures of door gods are traditional Chinese decorations placed on doors, which are believed to keep evil spirits from entering.
As the Year of Monkey approaches, the Beijing Capital Museum is presenting a special monkey-themed exhibition that decodes the cultural roots of the monkey in traditional Chinese culture.
A workshop on traditional folk art was held for children in St. Lazarus Church this Sunday as the Chinese Spring Festival draws near.
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