Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai

A flower fair at the Zhuhai Sports Center in Xiangzhou District is packed with people shopping for plants, flowers, Spring Festival scrolls, and other gifts before enjoying an evening with family and friends.

Crowds form at Zhuhai's annual flower fair as Spring Festival (which falls on Feb 5) approaches. The fair runs from Jan 16 to Feb 4.

A wide variety of fresh flowers are on sale at the fair. They are meant to be given as gifts to send good wishes to loved ones.

Tangerine (or kumquat) plants are a favorite among shoppers as they represent a financially prosperous year. They are often set outside stores and businesses.