2021-02-16 13:16:04 GMT2021-02-16 21:16:04(Beijing Time) Xinhua English People take photos and video clips of the 3D golden bull video shown on the LED screen outside a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Feb. 10, 2021. The year 2021 is the Year of the Ox according to the Chinese zodiac. With Chinese culture and food becoming increasingly popular, people not only in China, but all over the world also take part in the Chinese New Year celebrations. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua) A child views Chinese Lunar New Year decorations at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, Feb. 11, 2021. The year 2021 is the Year of the Ox according to the Chinese zodiac. With Chinese culture and food becoming increasingly popular, people not only in China, but all over the world also take part in the Chinese New Year celebrations. (Photo by Andrew Soong/Xinhua)
PHOTO / CHINA By Xinhua Published: Feb 16, 2021 08:10 AM
People take photos and video clips of the 3D golden bull video shown on the LED screen outside a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Feb. 10, 2021. The year 2021 is the Year of the Ox according to the Chinese zodiac. With Chinese culture and food becoming increasingly popular, people not only in China, but all over the world also take part in the Chinese New Year celebrations. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
A child views Chinese Lunar New Year decorations at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, Feb. 11, 2021. The year 2021 is the Year of the Ox according to the Chinese zodiac. With Chinese culture and food becoming increasingly popular, people not only in China, but all over the world also take part in the Chinese New Year celebrations. (Photo by Andrew Soong/Xinhua)
PHOTO / WORLD By Xinhua Published: Feb 13, 2021 01:37 PM
Photo taken on Feb 10, 2021 shows the Nelson s Column and fountains illuminated in red to celebrate the forthcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Ox, at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain.Photo:Xinhua
Celebrations of the Chinese Lunar New Year worldwide look different this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but are still joyous and exciting, conveying the best wishes of people saying goodbye to the Year of the Rat and hello to the Year of the Ox.
Various celebrations have taken place around Friday, the first day of the Year of the Ox, including virtual shows, ceremonies and concerts, and many landmarks were lit up in red, not only comforting the nostalgia of overseas Chinese, but also making for special memories among local people.
PHOTO / WORLD By Agencies Published: Feb 07, 2021 01:02 PM
Chinese artist Chen Jiang Hong signs on the commemorative stamps themed on the Year of the Ox for a customer during the issuing ceremony in Paris, France, Feb. 6, 2021. French postal service company La Poste issued two Year of the Ox stamps in a ceremony here on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. This year s stamps are designed by Paris-based Chinese artist Chen Jiang Hong. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
Paris-based Chinese artist Chen Jiang Hong displays the commemorative stamps themed on the Year of the Ox during the issuing ceremony in Paris, France, Feb. 6, 2021. French postal service company La Poste issued two Year of the Ox stamps in a ceremony here on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. This year s stamps are designed by Paris-based Chinese artist Chen Jiang Hong. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)