MK socks a cultural event to welcome the New Year, in Padang, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, Dec. 31, 2024. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)" src="https://www.globaltimes.cn/Portals/0/attachment/2024/2024-12-23/a428dc75-5f9d-4c37-a631-0935276f38bb.jpeg" />

People perform dragon dance during Sepasan Carnival, a cultural event to welcome the New Year, in Padang, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, Dec. 31, 2024. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)

People perform dragon dance during Sepasan Carnival, a cultural event to welcome the New Year, in Padang, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, Dec. 31, 2024. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)