Chinese People Pray for a Good New Year (Photo Essay)SavePrintAFP/Getty ImagesEpoch Times Staff2/21/2007|Updated: 2/21/2007During the Chinese New Year, Chinese people visit their local temples to pray to the gods and Buddhas, wishing for peace in the coming New Year. Peter Parks/AFP/Getty ImagesWe had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDay in Photos: Heavy Rains in the US, Middle East Conflict, and Protests in KoreaMar 16, 2026America in Photos: Dignified Transfer, Midwest Tornadoes, and National Tulip DayMar 15, 2026Day in Photos: Volcano Eruption, Zelenskyy in Paris, and Ski Mountaineering RaceMar 13, 2026Day in Photos: Volcanic Eruption, Nuclear Power Plans, and Religious Freedom MarchMar 12, 2026CommentAdd to My ListSaveShare