Welcome the Year of the Rabbit with art
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On Dec 31, 2022, artist Ge Ying cuts paper into rabbit shapes to welcome the coming Year of the Rabbit. ZHU DAYONG / FOR CHINA DAILY

People everywhere celebrate the coming Lunar New Year in a joyous atmosphere

As Spring Festival approaches, many people have hung lanterns to welcome the coming Year of the Rabbit. The word echoing rabbit in the Chinese lunar calendar, called Mao, symbolizes spring and dawn in traditional Chinese culture, while the animal itself has long been mankind's friend. In many ancient legends, the rabbit has always appeared as a hero or a friend.

Workers feed rabbits in Fengxin county, Jiangxi province on Jan 8. BAO GANSHENG / FOR CHINA DAILY

A giant rabbit inflatable appears outside a cafe in Beijing on Jan 6, 2023. WEI XIAOHAO / CHINA DAILY

Rabbit-shaped spun sugar is sold in Shougang Stadium, Beijing, on Jan 8. ZHU XINGXIN / CHINA DAILY

A public activity featuring a space rabbit is held in the Yidigang commercial complex, Beijing on Jan 8. WANG ZHUANGFEI / CHINA DAILY

Professor Lin Cunzhen from the Central Academy of Fine Arts introduces the design of Tudundun, an artist work, to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. ZOU HONG / CHINA DAILY

Rabbit decorations are on display on Jan 7, 2023, as the Year of the Rabbit nears. ZOU HONG / CHINA DAILY
Source: China Daily
Editor: Lyu Yun