With the Year of the Pig on its way, four huge lanterns depicting pigs have been lit up in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, to greet the coming year. /VCG Photo

The pig lanterns are seen holding traditional spring couplets with wishes of progress and prosperity. /VCG Photo

The lanterns situated in a city square contribute to a festive atmosphere for the coming New Year and Spring Festival. /VCG Photo

The coming 2019 is the Year of the Pig. This year is the Year of the Dog on the Chinese zodiac calendar. /VCG Photo