China celebrates Lunar New Year with most COVID rules lifted
Each year is named after one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac in a repeating cycle, with this
Each year is named after one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac in a repeating cycle, with this year being the Year of the Rabbit.
Published on Jan 22, 2023 02:50 PM IST 11 Photos
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Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival is being celebrated today, January 22 by more than a billion people from China and Asia. In China, people rang in the Lunar New Year with large family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government lifted its strict “zero-COVID” policy, marking the biggest festive celebration since the pandemic began three years ago. (AFP)
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Many people could finally make their first trip back to their hometowns to reunite with their families due to the easing of COVID restrictions. (AFP)
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In Beijing, many worshippers offered morning prayers at the Lama Temple on the occasion of Lunar New Year. (AFP)
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A dragon dance group performs in front of a store during lunar new year celebrations in the Chinatown area of Manila.(AFP)
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