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Chinese dancers in ethnic Chinese costumes dance on a stage for spectators during the Spring Festival at Longtan Park in Beijing, China, 30 January 2017. China continues to celebrate the annual Spring Festival holiday or Chinese Lunar New Year which started on 28 January and marked the Year of the Rooster. (Photo by Roman Pilipey/EPA)

Chinese dancers in ethnic Chinese costumes dance on a stage for spectators during the Spring Festival at Longtan Park in Beijing, China, 30 January 2017. China continues to celebrate the annual Spring Festival holiday or Chinese Lunar New Year which started on 28 January and marked the Year of the Rooster. (Photo by Roman Pilipey/EPA)



Chinese dancers wear costumes after performing at a fair on the second day of the Chinese Lunar New Year on January 29, 2017 in Beijing, China. China is marking the year of the Fire Rooster. Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

Chinese dancers wear costumes after performing at a fair on the second day of the Chinese Lunar New Year on January 29, 2017 in Beijing, China. China is marking the year of the Fire Rooster. Beijing, China. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)



People burn incense as they celebrate the Lunar New Year of Rooster at a buddhist temple in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, China, January 27, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

People burn incense as they celebrate the Lunar New Year of Rooster at a buddhist temple in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, China, January 27, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)



People watch fireworks at a park in Bozhou, Anhui province, China, January 28, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

People watch fireworks at a park in Bozhou, Anhui province, China, January 28, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)



A performer smokes as he waits for his turn to go onto stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A performer smokes as he waits for his turn to go onto stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Spectators watch performers dancing on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Spectators watch performers dancing on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers share a light moment before going onto stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers share a light moment before going onto stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



A man wears pins in the shape of chickens as he watches a folk dance performance at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A man wears pins in the shape of chickens as he watches a folk dance performance at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Young performers put their lion dance costumes as they go onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Young performers put their lion dance costumes as they go onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers prepare their masks and costumes before going on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers prepare their masks and costumes before going on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers try to stay warm as they wait their turn to go on stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers try to stay warm as they wait their turn to go on stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers share a light moment before going onto stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers share a light moment before going onto stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Security personnel watch performers dancing on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Security personnel watch performers dancing on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers on stilts perform on stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers on stilts perform on stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers from different groups share a light moment between their appearances on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers from different groups share a light moment between their appearances on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers look out of the window of a room where they are getting ready for their appearance on stage at Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers look out of the window of a room where they are getting ready for their appearance on stage at Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers in lion dance costumes wait for their turn to go on stage at Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers in lion dance costumes wait for their turn to go on stage at Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



A performer in traditional costume waits for her turn to go on stage at Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A performer in traditional costume waits for her turn to go on stage at Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers wear make-up and costumes before going onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers wear make-up and costumes before going onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers on stilts try to stay warm as they wait their turn to go on the stage at the Longtan park during Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers on stilts try to stay warm as they wait their turn to go on the stage at the Longtan park during Chinese Lunar New Year celebration in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Spectators follow performer as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Spectators follow performer as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



A performer in traditional costume waits for her turn to go on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A performer in traditional costume waits for her turn to go on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers in traditional costumes dance on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers in traditional costumes dance on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers in traditional costumes dance on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers in traditional costumes dance on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers share a light moment before going onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers share a light moment before going onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers in lion dance costumes watch others appearing on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers in lion dance costumes watch others appearing on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers share a light moment before going onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers share a light moment before going onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers on stilts get ready for their show on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers on stilts get ready for their show on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers warm themselves around a heater before going onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers warm themselves around a heater before going onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



A young performer in lion dance costume bites his lips before the show at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A young performer in lion dance costume bites his lips before the show at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Costumes are placed on the stage before the lion dance performance at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Costumes are placed on the stage before the lion dance performance at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



A performer in traditional costume and make-up waits for her turn to go on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

A performer in traditional costume and make-up waits for her turn to go on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



People have a ride in small tank shaped vehicles the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

People have a ride in small tank shaped vehicles the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Performers warm themselves before going onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Performers warm themselves before going onto the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Spectators follow performers dancing on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)

Spectators follow performers dancing on the stage at the Longtan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Damir Sagolj/Reuters)



Fireworks explode over a cloudy Victoria Harbour during Lunar New Year celebrations in Hong Kong, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Bobby Yip/Reuters)

Fireworks explode over a cloudy Victoria Harbour during Lunar New Year celebrations in Hong Kong, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Bobby Yip/Reuters)



Spectators react as fireworks explode over a cloudy Victoria Harbour during Lunar New Year celebrations in Hong Kong, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Bobby Yip/Reuters)

Spectators react as fireworks explode over a cloudy Victoria Harbour during Lunar New Year celebrations in Hong Kong, China January 29, 2017. (Photo by Bobby Yip/Reuters)



People walk on stilts as they perform to celebrate the Chinese New Year of Rooster at a temple fair in Beijing, China, January 29, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

People walk on stilts as they perform to celebrate the Chinese New Year of Rooster at a temple fair in Beijing, China, January 29, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)



Ethnic Dong women wearing traditional costumes as they celebrate the Chinese lunar new year, in Liping, Guizhou province, China, January 29, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

Ethnic Dong women wearing traditional costumes as they celebrate the Chinese lunar new year, in Liping, Guizhou province, China, January 29, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)



People wearing costumes as they perform to celebrate the Chinese New Year of Rooster at a temple fair in Beijing, China, January 29, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

People wearing costumes as they perform to celebrate the Chinese New Year of Rooster at a temple fair in Beijing, China, January 29, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)



A folk artist performs during a temple fair at Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

A folk artist performs during a temple fair at Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)



An acrobat rides a unicycle on tightrope during a temple fair celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year at Daguanyuan park in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

An acrobat rides a unicycle on tightrope during a temple fair celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year at Daguanyuan park in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)



Performers are seen during a temple fair at Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Performers are seen during a temple fair at Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)



A woman performs during a temple fair at Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

A woman performs during a temple fair at Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)



Performers are seen during a temple fair at Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Performers are seen during a temple fair at Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)



Paramilitary police officers patrol at the Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Paramilitary police officers patrol at the Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)



Performers are seen during a temple fair at Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)

Performers are seen during a temple fair at Daguanyuan park as the Chinese Lunar New Year, which welcomes the Year of the Rooster, is celebrated in Beijing, China January 30, 2017. (Photo by Jason Lee/Reuters)



People visit a lantern fair in rain to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year of Rooster in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, January 29, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)

People visit a lantern fair in rain to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year of Rooster in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, January 29, 2017. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer)
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