An artist performs a lion dance to cheer the visitors at the Dongyue Temple on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 Andy Wong
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Year of the Snake: Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations take over Beijing

The streets of Beijing get filled with joy and enthusiasm as people come together in celebratory spirits. Here's a look at Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing

Team Indulge
People stroll at the Longtan Park Temple Fair on the second day of Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
A snake figure is displayed as people gather at the Ditan Temple Fair on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
A girl in a traditional dress eats as people gather at the Ditan Temple Fair on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
People buy toys at the crowded Ditan Temple Fair on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
People holding incense offer prayer on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year at the Dongyue Temple in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
A performer dances as people gather at the Ditan Temple Fair on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
People watch as an artist performs an acrobatic lion dance at the Dongyue Temple on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
Chinese dancers in traditional costumes perform at the Longtan Park Temple Fair on the second day of Lunar New Year in Beijing on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
Chinese performers in traditional costumes on stage at the Longtan Park Temple Fair on the second day of Lunar New Year in Beijing on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.
A performer juggles plates during a presentation at the crowded Ditan Temple Fair on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.