Hour of the Ox

But before Monday, the gods have placed Sunday, which, incidentally, fell on the Western Valentine’s Day, and that was also the day of the opening ceremony of the 2021 深圳 (Shēnzhèn) “迎新贺岁杯” (“Welcome New Year Cup”) Doubles Match for Young and Younger Stars held at the Training Base for Chinese Chess National Team in 龙岗区 (Lónggǎng District), 深圳 (Shēnzhèn), China. Pictured above (standing, left to right) are the “four stars ne’er seen before”: 安艳凤 (Ān Yànfèng), 侯逸凡 (Hóu Yìfán), 居文君 (Jū Wénjūn), and 刘适兰 (Liú Shìlán), who where gifted with the 牛 (Ox) plush mascots and wish cards. As for the tournament itself, the daily schedule is shown below. Photos: 龙岗文体旅游在线 (Lónggǎng Culture, Sports and Tourism Online).