Year of the Ox

In Beijing's Summer Palace, a life-sized bronze ox lies on its belly on the eastern bank of Lake Kunming near the bridge with 17 arches.

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Video

Jiaozi, or dumplings, are one of the quintessential foods eaten during Spring Festival.

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Slideshow

People across China are busy preparing for the upcoming Lunar New Year, "the Year of the Ox," which falls on January 26, 2009.

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Festivals around China

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