Chinese New Year marked with traditions and creativity

Officials of Pingyao county unveil the logo for this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations in the Ancient City of Pingyao on Jan 20, 2017. Jan 20 marked the starting point for the decade-long Spring Festival celebration event in the Ancient City of Pingyao, which started in 2000. Festivities including Chinese opera performances, painting, calligraphy exhibitions and lantern shows were organized for the celebration.  [Photo/pingyao.gov.cn]

Folk performances mark the climax of the opening ceremony on Jan 20, 2017. Jan 20 marked the starting point for the decade-long Spring Festival celebration event in the Ancient City of Pingyao, which started in 2000. Festivities including Chinese opera performances, painting, calligraphy exhibitions and lantern shows were organized for the celebration. [Photo/pingyao.gov.cn]