Fireworks mark start of Year of the Snake (1/7)
2013-02-10 09:34 Xinhua
Web Editor:Mo Hong'e
Fireworks paint the skyline on the Chinese Lunar New Year Eve over Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 9, 2013. The Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, begins on Feb. 10 this year and marks the start of the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese zodiac. (Xinhua/He Junchang)