From food to decoration: Lunar New Year preparations are underway
chinadaily.com.cn | 2017-01-09 08:14
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Two boys present clay artworks of "nian" made by themselves at a temple fair event for the upcoming Spring Festival in Tianjin, Jan 7, 2017. "Nian" (Year in Chinese), is a mythical beast supposed to have preyed on people and livestock at the turn of the year. The monster, however, was afraid of loud bangs and red color. [Photo/Xinhua]
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