BEIJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- In two days, China will usher in the Year of the Tiger.
The Year of the Tiger, according to the Chinese Zodiac, runs from Feb. 1, 2022 to Jan. 21, 2023.
In Chinese culture, the tiger symbolizes bravery, vigor and strength that can lift people from adversity and usher in final auspiciousness and peace.
To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, tiger-themed stamps were issued in various countries.
In China, the two sets of tiger stamps depict a majestic tiger peering into the distance and a gentle mother tiger tending her two babies, respectively.
In France, the tiger stamps are designed by Chinese artist Chen Jianghong.
In Hungary, stamps have been issued to commemorate the Chinese New Year for nine consecutive years.
In New Zealand and Belarus, stamps were also released to mark the Year of the Tiger.
Apart from stamps, sports events and cultural activities have been held worldwide to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
New York-based professional basketball team Brooklyn Nets celebrated the Lunar New Year on Tuesday evening while hosting the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center.
In Klang, Malaysia, some 50 local calligraphy and art enthusiasts have created 2,022 tiger paintings and 2,022 calligraphy works of the Chinese character representing Tiger.
In China, people celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional cultural elements.
In northwestern Shaanxi Province, an artist has made clay tigers welcome the Lunar New Year.
In central Hunan Province, the owner of a New Year picture workshop makes tiger-themed pictures to send best wishes for the Year of the Tiger.
In eastern Shandong Province, people integrate the tiger elements in steamed buns.
Going into 2022, people hope they could be just as robust as the tiger suggests.
Produced by Xinhua Global Service
