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Shanghai welcomes Chinese New Year with snake decor

By Gao Erqiang in Shanghai | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-26 15:28

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Major streets, shopping malls, museums and communities in Shanghai are decorated with red serpentine elements to welcome the Year of the Snake. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/chinadaily.com.cn]

As the Year of the Snake draws near, major streets, shopping malls and communities in Shanghai are dotted with red serpentine elements to welcome the new year, showcasing a strong resonance of traditional Chinese culture. Snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, similar to the dragon in its shape, it is considered to be a symbol of wisdom, longevity and good fortune.

Follow our camera to feel the colorful folk culture of this metropolis.

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