Photo of the Day Archive for February 2005

by Albert Wen, Nov 15, 2006 | Destinations: Hong Kong / China

The Year of the Rooster is celebrated by Chinese all over the world this year, on February 9, 2005. Kung Hei Fat Choy!

The Year of the Rooster is celebrated by Chinese all over the world this year, on February 9, 2005. Kung Hei Fat Choy!

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The Year of the Rooster is celebrated by Chinese all over the world this year, on February 9, 2005. Kung Hei Fat Choy!

Lunar New Year is celebrated by Chinese all over the world. This year is the Year of the Rooster and it starts on February 9, 2005. Kung Hei Fat Choy!

Vegetables displayed in a market in Hong Kong.

Photo of the Day Archive for February 2005

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