China celebrates the Lunar New Year with traditional events and greetings

China is celebrating the Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year. Vibrant celebrations are being held across the country, including a molten iron fireworks show in Beijing and traditional events in Shandong.

Foreign diplomats have sent greetings discussing the symbolism of the Horse in the zodiac. Olympic champion Deng Yaping also shared New Year wishes. Data shows how the holiday is marked in other countries like the Philippines.