Chongqing - As the Lantern Festival marks the traditional end of the Chinese New Year celebrations, the vibrant city of Chongqing continues to bask in the festive spirit well into the first lunar month.
Chongqing, known for its mountainous landscapes and bustling city life, has once again proven that the Chinese New Year's spirit extends far beyond the Lantern Festival. Through a series of captivating images captured throughout February 2024, the city's rich cultural fabric and unwavering dedication to festive celebrations have been vividly displayed. With an array of cultural performances, family reunions, and public services working tirelessly, Chongqing showcases the enduring charm of its Spring Festival atmosphere and the warmth of its community spirit.
The photo was taken in Southwest China's Chongqing on February 3, 2024. As the Chinese New Year approaches, citizens in cars eagerly head home to welcome the New Year at the Guanyinqiao roundabout. (Photo/Xu Bin)
The photo was taken in Southwest China's Chongqing in February 2024. During the Lantern Festival, the Wansheng Economic and Technological Development Zone in Chongqing is alive with a performance of intangible cultural heritage and folk traditions. Dragon dances offer blessings for the Year of the Dragon! The area is bustling with visitors, all displaying joyful smiles. (Photo/Chen Wei)
The photo was taken in Southwest China's Chongqing on February 9, 2024. In Ciqikou's old street, during the New Year, people gather at home for family reunions. The roads are quiet, but under a tree, legs protruding reveal scenic area workers decorating with New Year ornaments, creating a festive atmosphere for the area and its people. They are the true creators of the New Year spirit. (Photo/Cheng Qihao)
The photo was taken in Southwest China's Chongqing on January 29, 2024. The Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2 glides through the dazzling Spring Festival lights of the Yangjiaping pedestrian street like a dragon swimming through the stars, boldly conveying wishes for the Year of the Dragon. (Photo/Huang Jie)
The photo was taken in Southwest China's Chongqing on February 24, 2024. The mountain city lanes are especially lively during the Lantern Festival, with foreign friends and tourists releasing sky lanterns to make wishes, each lantern reflecting a beautiful hope. (Photo/Liang Qingqun)
The photo was taken in Southwest China's Chongqing on February 24, 2024. Celebrating the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the Chinese lunar new year, the lantern riddle event in the mountain city lanes of Chongqing features sky lantern releases and dragon dances, praying for blessings in the New Spring. (Photo/Li Ke)
The photo was taken in Southwest China's Chongqing in February 2024. Under the New Year decorations, the mountain city lanes of Chongqing resemble a dazzling market suspended in the sky. (Photo/Li Xiaoxiang)
The photo was taken in Southwest China's Chongqing on February 23, 2024. Chongqing Happy Valley Theme Park is adorned with red couplets and large lanterns, creating a festive and harmonious atmosphere with a particularly thick holiday vibe. (Photo/He Xiaotiao)
The photo was taken in Southwest China's Chongqing in February 2024. During the 2024 Spring Festival, a family in the Fuling District holds a reunion dinner. The grandson, a newly recruited police officer, cannot return home as he is on duty during the festival. The granddaughter connects with him via iPad, allowing the family to share the "taste of the New Year" through the cloud. (Photo/Pan Yi)
The photo was taken in Southwest China's Chongqing on February 26, 2024. The Spring Festival is a time for joyful family reunions, with a festive atmosphere everywhere. To ensure the public can safely celebrate the New Year, police officers quietly stand guard, maintaining road traffic safety and protecting the peace and joy of the people. (Photo/Xu Chunmao)