At 0:00 on January 1, 2024, people released balloons on Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street, Changsha, to greet the New Year. (Photo/Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)
On December 31, 2023, hugh crowds flocked into the Orange Isle Science Area, Changsha, to spend the New Year holiday. (Photo/Zhao Chi, Hunan Daily)
On December 31, 2023, people enjoyed themselves at a disco party at Wenheyou Restaurant in Tianxin District, Changsha. The restaurant held a New Year countdown celebration on that day, showcasing the cultural heritage of old Changsha City, providing Changsha delicacies and snacks, and welcoming the New Year. (Photo/Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)
On the eve of the New Year, a New Year light show illuminated the landmark buildings along the Xiangjiang River, Changsha, creating a strong festive atmosphere. (Photo/Zheng Xiaoguang)
On the evening of December 31, 2023, a grand fireworks show was staged at the Sky Theatre in Liuyang, Changsha. People made their New Year wishes amidst the spectacular fireworks. (Photo/Luo Haozheng)
The photo, taken on December 30, shows villagers performing a traditional lion dance of Yao ethnic group at Tiaoshizi Yao Village in Mangshan Yao Township, Yizhang County. During the New Year holiday, the village has held a variety of folk activities to celebrate the New Year. (Photo/Guo Liliang and Deng Jialiang)
On December 31, 2023, villagers pasted the Spring Couplets and made Ciba, a traditional glutinous rice cake, at Sima Village, Taiping Town, Jishou City, to celebrate the New Year. (Photo/Shang Lin)
On December 31, people banged drums happily at Changyu Community, Gaosha Town, Dongkou County, in anticipation of the New Year's arrival. (Photo/Teng Zhizhong)
Tourists took sightseeing tours during the New Year holiday at Huangshizhai in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park on December 31, 2023. (Photo/Wu Yongbing)
On December 31, 2023, many tourists enjoyed leisure sightseeing tours during the New Year holiday at Mangshan Mountain Scenic Area in Yizhang County. (Photo/Deng Wenchao)
On December 31, 2023, tourists enjoyed a thrilling walk on the glass-bottomed bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. (Photo/Luo Kewen)
Children had fun under a Chinese tallow tree at Xiuyi Village, Meihua Town, Daoxian County, during the New Year holiday. (Photo/Jiang Keqing and Li Haozhang)
A New Year Carnival, also a mass performance of the Winter Cultural Tourism and Consumption Promotion Season, were launched in Mayang Miao Autonomous County on December 31, 2023. Twenty-two performing troupes offered a cultural feast for the locals and tourists. (Photo/Chen Gang)
Folk customs such as bridal sedan chair, femal matchmakers, and wind and percussion musical instrument performances were showcased on the Hejie Street, Changde, on the New Year eve. (Photo/Chen Zide)
Tongdao Dong Autonomous County was lit up on the evening of December 31, 2023, attracting numerous residents and tourists. (Photo/Chen Junyu and Long Su)
The photo, taken on December 30, 2023, shows a commercial plaza decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, presenting a strong festive atmosphere. (Photo/Chen Yanshang)
A large crowd gathered at the Wanlou Youth Pier in Yuhu District, Xiangtan to enjoy the New Year light show on the evening of December 31, 2023. (Photo/Fang Yang)
This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.
Translator: Pang Yuehui
Chinese source: hunantoday
