NEW: China celebrates New Year 

The Sunday Mail

Online Reporter 

China is today celebrating its New Year, as the Asian country uses the Gregorian calendar, whose new year’s date varies from year to year.

Also known as the Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year is the most prominent and celebrated Chinese holiday.

This year’s holiday has been themed the year of the tiger according to the Chinese zodiac, which features a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by a specific animal.

In Chinese culture, a tiger symbolises bravery and strength.

In a special write-up to celebrate the day, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Guo Shaochun said in this new year, China will continue to pursue high-quality development and strengthen relations with Zimbabwe.

“China will continue to deepen its friendship with Zimbabwe and work for common development with Zimbabwe. With the courage of a tiger, we will overcome all challenges and leap forward into a beautiful future,” he said.

He said a series of virtual events have been lined up this week to celebrate the New Year.