epa11865417 A person throws coins into a display at a temple fair held during the Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, at a park in Beijing, China, 31 January 2025. The holiday is celebrated from 28 January until 03 February this year, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. EPA/JESSICA LEE

epa11865408 A dancer performs at a temple fair held during the Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, at a park in Beijing, China, 31 January 2025. The holiday is celebrated from 28 January until 03 February this year, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. EPA/JESSICA LEE