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Picture of women laughing and playing mahjong in a village in Guizhou Province, China
February 1, 2022

Mahjong Party

Women play mahjong to celebrate the new year in Guizhou Province, China. The Chinese New Year celebration begins on the day of the first new moon between January 21 and February 20. Traditions for the holiday vary widely by region, but can include lighting firecrackers, cleaning the house, and gifting money in lucky red envelopes.
Photograph by Lynn Johnson, Nat Geo Image Collection

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