A paper-cut rendition of a horse by Chen Yonglong in Yancheng, Jiangsu province. According to the Chinese zodiac, the Lunar New Year that is fast approaching is the Year of Horse. To mark the event, folk artists around the country have created horse-themed works to welcome the coming year.[Photo/Xinhua]

图为江苏省盐城市民间艺术家陈永隆的“马”剪纸，马年将至，各地民间艺人创作、制作以马为主题的艺术作品，迎接新春的到来。