Spring Festival 2009

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Spring Festival 2009

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-01-19 15:27

Year of the Ox

In Beijing's Summer Palace, a life-sized bronze ox lies on its belly on the eastern bank of Lake Kunming near the bridge with 17 arches.

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A look at China's Lunar New Year

Video

The CCTV Spring Festival Gala is an essential part of the holiday for many Chinese families.

Chinese in Russia celebrate lunar new year
China rumbles as millions join holiday rush
Spring Festival travel rush starts early
Heavy fog strands over 10,000 in SW China
New seat to start construction in Feb.

Slideshow

On the way home for Spring Festival

Chinese in Russia celebrate lunar new year
Preserving tradition in lean times
Legend of Spring Festival
Upside-down 'Fu' Character
Origin of the Spring Festival

Festivals around China

Water-Splashing Festival of Dai
Fenlong Festival of Maonan
Shengji, Kaizhai Festival of Hui
Xuedun Festival of Tibet
A look at China's Lunar New Year