Street markets light up for Ramadan in Cairo and the Lunar New Year in Beijing

February 16
8 mins

Episode Description

In Old Cairo, shoppers prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer. In Beijing, the Lunar New Year brings the Year of the Fire Horse, which represents action and risk-taking, but many people say they just want stability in this sluggish economy.

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