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China celebrates ancient ancestors in the New Year of the monkey

Monkey King performs at Times Square to celebrate Chinese New Year

LHASA: Tibetans are making last-minute preparations for the arrival of the year of the fire monkey, hoping the smart, jovial creature worshipped on the plateau as an ancient ancestor will bring good luck.

The Tibetan New Year, which begins Tuesday, is normally marked by religious rituals, long prayers, horse races, family gatherings and feasts. But the Tibetan people's traditional love for the monkey has made the upcoming New Year celebrations even more significant.

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