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Worshippers flood Jade Buddha Temple to welcome in Chinese New Year

Tuesday, 05 February 2019 14:43:00
Worshippers flood Jade Buddha Temple to welcome in Chinese New Year
Dong Jun / SHINE

A man hangs a prayer card at the Jade Buddha Temple to welcome in the Lunar New Year of the Pig in Shanghai on February 5, 2019.

Worshippers flood Jade Buddha Temple to welcome in Chinese New Year
Dong Jun / SHINE

Worshippers burn incense and pray at the Jade Buddha Temple to welcome in the Lunar New Year of the Pig in Shanghai on February 5, 2019.

Worshippers flood Jade Buddha Temple to welcome in Chinese New Year
Dong Jun / SHINE

Worshippers take pictures of a calligraphic work reading hai xu zhu jia, which means the Year of the Pig gives warmth to every family, at the Jade Buddha Temple to welcome in the Lunar New Year of the Pig in Shanghai on February 5, 2019.

Worshippers flood Jade Buddha Temple to welcome in Chinese New Year
Dong Jun / SHINE

Worshippers line up to burn incense and pray at the Jade Buddha Temple to welcome in the Lunar New Year of the Pig in Shanghai on February 5, 2019.