Residents in Ningbo purchase vegetables for their Lunar New Year's Eve dinner at a local market. [Photo/Ningbo Daily]

With the eagerly anticipated Lunar New Year's Eve approaching, Ningbo is bustling with activity as its residents make use of the extended market hours to procure fresh ingredients for their upcoming family reunion dinner.

The lively marketplaces are a testament to the city's spirited preparations for this cherished occasion.

Residents in Ningbo select crabs for their Lunar New Year's Eve dinner at a local market. [Photo/Ningbo Daily]