A time to celebrate

Besides shopping for Chinese New Year decorations, there is an impressive amount of stocking up to do, because during the eight-day holiday, families across the country will celebrate with feasting and entertaining. People buy most food and snack items beforehand, as most retailers shut down operations early for the first few days of the holiday.

There are great seas of happy people at the market fairs across the country. Besides shopping, they also participate in celebratory activities, from displaying the making of traditional crafts and performances to tasting regional delicacies.