HELLO! WELCOME TO THE YEAR OF MONKEY. Spring Festival, the most celebrated date for Chinese, falls on a different date every year on the Gregorian calendar, this year on January 22. From January 22-28, Chinese residents will have 7 days off, mainly for family reunion, gathering of friends and planning of a new year. [newsphoto]

A Chinese vendor put up decorations to celebrate the Lunar New Year, January 21, 2004. [newsphoto]

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