Thousands of people in the ancient city of Qianyang, Hunan, enjoyed the Dragon Banquet to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Red lanterns, Chinese knots, the festive character "福", and eye-catching colorful neon lights became the protagonists of the night scene.

Hot pot and dishes must be served in double portions, which means "good things come in pairs". In the past, conditions were limited, and some had 6 bowls. Now that life has improved, people generally like 12 bowls.