The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and Central Academy of Fine Arts jointly held a Global Auspicious Zodiac Design Competition at the Beijing Overseas Cultural Exchange Center. The design works combine ink elements and other domestic and foreign fashion trends, to promote the integration of traditional Chinese zodiac culture and contemporary fashion elements to guests. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, the Year of the Rat started on January 25, 2020, and will last until February 11, 2021, when the Year of the Ox begins. Photos: Li Hao/GT