We’ve loved Chinese New Year.  I’ve loved the fireworks, the festivities and seeing people together in the plazas enjoying family time.  I love watching the little kids there and thinking, “this is why they love Chinese New Year.”  I’m sure that they love the treats that they’re parents are getting them, but even more than that, I think they love just being with their family.

Before long, the vegetable markets and the rest of the stores will open.  I went to Carefour today and found lots of people, but not a lot of nice, fresh produce or foreign products like butter, cereal, margarine, etc.

I think these firework stores will soon be closing up.  So go get your fireworks soon!

Happy Chinese New Year!  I think many people are back in Shijiazhuang during this time (perhaps from abroad, or studying, working, etc.)  I hope if you’re back here, that you have a great time with your family.  And if you’re just arriving, enjoy getting to know the city and find your way around it.