China celebrates Spring Dragon Festival (2)

Zhang Yuying, a Shandong resident, said, "We hope that by eating these stir-fried beans, the weather will be good this year and we will have a good harvest."

Elsewhere in Shandong province, sewing is not allowed, to avoid hurting the "dragon's eye". People in coastal areas will get their first haircut of the new year for good luck. In Shanghai, Mr. Tao brings two barrels of well water home and drops some coins within.

Mr. Tao, Shanghai resident, said, "It's a symbol for good fortune. I hope the water and coins will bring good weather and fortune to me this year."

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