Lunar New Year in the air
2008-02-04 20:10:18 SINA English
A worker hangs lanterns for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year at a square in Wuhan, Hubei province, February 3, 2008. China will usher in Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as "Year of the Rat ", on February 7, according to the lunar calendar. (Photo/Reuters)
A worker rests after arranging lanterns to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year on a street in Wuhan of Hubei Province, February 4, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
Passengers walk under New Year lanterns on a street in Wuhan of Hubei Province, February 4, 2008. The Chinese Lunar New Year will fall on Thursday. (Xinhua Photo)
Stewardess dressed in festival uniforms smile as they welcome passengers at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport in Xiamen, Fujian Province, February 4, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
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The Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year according to lunar calendar, will fall on Feb. 7 this year.
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