Representatives of the event organizers pose for a group photograph with performers after the 2017 "Embrace China-New York" grand performances gala in New York City, the United States, on Jan. 9, 2017. The gala, jointly hosted by All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese (AFROC) and Consulate General of China in New York, provided an opportunity for overseas Chinese and Americans to enjoy contemporary Chinese cultural performances and celebrate the upcoming Chinese lunar New Year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)
