Temple fairs held across China to mark Spring Festival
People watch the parade celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year in Dinant, South Belgium, Jan 29, 2017.
Thousands of spectators enjoy a Chinese New Year parade in Dinant, Belgium, a town best know as the birthplace of the musical instrument, the saxophone.
People born in the year of the rooster are often described as being responsible, distinctive, smart and earnest.
New Year in China: How the holiday is celebrated
Tens of thousands of Brussels residents gathered at a Chinese New Year parade, organized by the Embassy of China to Belgium on Jan 28, 2017.
Rooster is pronounced "ji" in Chinese, similar to the sound of the character meaning good luck. Hence rooster has been seen as an auspicious creature in the Chinese culture.
What do people eat to celebrate the Chinese New Year?
During Spring Festival, Chinese people around the country are wrapping not just fillings in their dumplings, but also love in their hearts.
A world-class tourism destination is taking shape on the island province of Hainan, catering to those in search of culture, countryside, shopping or medical treatment.
Island province proves popular with retirees, residents of northern cities hit by winter air pollution.
Teahouses regain their popularity, especially with the younger generation, after adapting to save their business amid cultural shifts.
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