Spring Festival 2009

News On the Way Home Festive China Festival at Quake Zones World Celebrations Photo Gallery Video Slideshow Year of the Ox Spring Festival Traditions Festivals around China

Columns

Chen Weihua:
Optimism defeats slowdown in Shanghai

Op Rana:
Wishing all a healthy Lunar New Year

Li Xing:
Conviction in Sanlu case just a start

Liu Shinan:
Going home: In pursuit of a better life

Hong Liang:
HK govt facilitator of economy

Happy "Niu" Year

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-01-24 09:13

Year of the Ox

In Beijing's Summer Palace, a life-sized bronze ox lies on its belly on the eastern bank of Lake Kunming near the bridge with 17 arches.

China's Wild West has something to yak about
How to grab 'niu' year by the horns
Mooing into a new year
Welcoming the Year of the Ox with hope
A look at China's Lunar New Year

Video

Jiaozi, or dumplings, are one of the quintessential foods eaten during Spring Festival.

China rumbles as millions join holiday rush
Spring Festival travel rush starts early
Spring Festival Gala holds the first rehearsal

Slideshow

People across China are busy preparing for the upcoming Lunar New Year, "the Year of the Ox," which falls on January 26, 2009.

On the way home for Spring Festival

Festivals around China

Water-Splashing Festival of Dai
Fenlong Festival of Maonan
Shengji, Kaizhai Festival of Hui
Xuedun Festival of Tibet
A look at China's Lunar New Year