Highlights of celebrations around the country

There are many different festivities and activities during the Lunar New Year celebrations. Now let's take a look at some of the highlights of this year's celebrations around the country.

Beijing gerden re-enacts ceremony of yore

In Beijing, Daguanyuan, or the Grand View Garden, is continuing its tradition of reenacting scenes from "A Dream of Red Mansions", a well known 18th century Chinese novel. Amidst the deafening drums and gongs, Concubine Yuan is returning home to visit her father and mother. A full-dress parade escorts the imperial concubine. The garden is a faithful replica of the complex described in the novel. The extravagant scene dazzles the thousands of visitors that have come from from far and wide.

Sichuan holds grand temple fair

Anhui revellers celebrate ancient sage

In East China's Anhui province, holiday revellers at the scenic spot of Huangshan Mountain are paying tribute to Xuan Yuan, a legendary emperor. As one of the founders of the Chinese civilization, Xuan Yuan is regarded as the inventor of the cart and wagon. Around Huangshan Mountain, the wheel dance has endured as a tradition for more than 1,200 years. The symbols painted on the wheel signify prosperity, good fortune, and safety.

Sichuan holds grand temple fair

In Southwest China's Sichuan province, Duke Wu's Shrine is entertaining local crowds and tourists with a dazzling display of age old traditions. This year, a series of ancient customs have been revived. A team of angelic boys and girls are on hand dressed as little gods of fortune and luck. Handing out gifts and best wishes, they are drawing huge festive crowds at the gathering as people queue up to greet these cute bearers of good tidings.