Photo taken on January 24, 2021 shows cute lanterns featuring 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac at Pipa Lane, close to the Confucius Temple, in Nanjing, ahead of the Spring Festival, Chinese Lunar New Year.

The Chinese Zodiac is represented by 12 animals to record the years and reflect people's attributes, including the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The Year of the Ox will start on February 12, 2021. (CFP Photo)