The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, on Friday sent his warm wishes to the Chinese people on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2021. The Chinese New Year 2021 started on Feb. 12, and according to the Chinese lunar calendar, it is the Year of the Ox. The Year of the Ox comes as the two friendly countries marked 50 years since the establishment of Ethiopia-China diplomatic relations. Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. In 2021, the first day of the Chinese New Year is on Feb. 12, which is also the Year of the Ox.

Source: Ethiopian News February 12, 2021 13:41 UTC