China welcomed 2025, the “year of the snake”, with photorhythmic shows and fireworks
China and Taiwan celebrated the New Year with photorhythmic shows and fireworks in several major cities, although according to the Chinese calendar the arrival of 2025, the “year of the Snake”, is on January 29.
In Beijing, celebrations took place at a former steel mill in the city’s western suburbs, while in Shanghai, crowds gathered to watch photorhythmic shows along the world-famous Waterfront Promenade and other locations.
In the Chinese special administrative region of Hong Kong, a large fireworks display was held over Victoria Harbour.
New Year’s Eve, based on the Gregorian calendar, is not as widely celebrated in China as elsewhere, with Chinese New Year, based on the Lunar calendar, being considered more important.
Chinese New Year 2025, the year of the Snake according to the Chinese calendar, is on January 29.
In Taiwan, thousands of spectators enjoyed a six-minute fireworks display and photorhythmic show from the landmark ‘Taipei Skyscraper’ or ‘Taipei 101’, which is 509 meters tall.
Source :Skai
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