(JIANG HONGJING)

Children pose in front of a giant tiger lantern in a park in Zigong, Sichuan Province.

The Chinese people embraced the Year of the Tiger on February 14.

The third sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle, the tiger symbolizes courage, passion and integrity. Under this sign's auspices, Chinese astrologers say the coming year will be a tumultuous, hard-working and vigorous year.