The year 2022 is the Year of the Tiger on the Chinese lunar calendar and to get the ball rolling the city of Quzhou – located in East China's Zhejiang province – has been extravagantly decorated in order to create a happy and vibrant festival mood ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival, which falls on Feb 1 this year. 

A dazzling array of lanterns goes on display in Quzhou, tempting buyers from all walks of life. [Photo/qz828.com]

Posters with the Chinese characters for "happiness" (福) are put up at local restaurants, supermarkets and in other public places, carrying heartfelt greetings to those who are working hard for the country and their families during the festival. [Photo/qz828.com]

The ingredients for family reunion dinners are dried by the sun in the open air. Their presence not only boosts the festive atmosphere, but also symbolizes the spirit of the Chinese Lunar New Year.  [Photo/qz828.com]

The owner of a local preserved ham shop in Quzhou, with a big smile on his face, arranges a display that is designed to whet the appetite of shoppers. [Photo/qz828.com]