Photo of the Day Archive for January 2005

by Albert Wen, Nov 15, 2006 | Destinations: China

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Chinese musicians perform at the Bell temple in Beijing, China, welcoming the New Year.

Incense and candles blaze as pilgrims watch during the New Year's celebrations at Longhua Temple in Shanghai, China. The Chinese celebrate New Year by ringing a bell, burning incense, and praying at a temple, to bring good luck and happiness.

A woman prays before a Buddhist statue during New Year's celebrations at Longhua Temple in Shanghai, China. The Chinese celebrate New Year by ringing a bell, burning incense, and praying at a temple, to bring good luck and happiness.

Photo of the Day Archive for January 2005

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