It's the year of the Rabbit, and as expected, China has gone bunny crazy. One of the most popular products people are buying is a lord Rabbit figurine. Let's find out what all the excitement is about.

It's the year of the Rabbit, and as expected, China has gone bunny crazy. One of the most popular products people are buying is a lord Rabbit figurine.

Shengtangxuan is a special place for manufacturing toys and crafts. In the period of the Chinese New year, many Chinese and foreign guests arrived here to purchase a variety of lord Rabbit figurines. Sometimes, hundreds of figurines are sold in a day. Hand made ones by the master craftsman are even more in short supply.

Tang Yujie, Beijing Folk Artist, said, "These days around New Year, sales of lord Rabbit figurine obviously increased, in order to wish our health and happiness in the new year, many guests bought a lord Rabbit figurine home."

A unique artwork that depicts a cute rabbit in a powerful pose, Lord Rabbit figurine is considered an amazing symbol of Beijing local culture. The smiling of lord Rabbit symbolizes happiness, peace and family union. In the local shops of Beijing, they are one of the most popular products. With many stories surrounding the origin, such figurines are famous for their classic looks and spectacular designs.

"One of my friend asked me to buy a lord Rabbit figurine for him, so today I specially come here to have a look, it shows that now many people have a reminiscence in their hearts."

Editor: Xu Xinlei