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New Year Gift

Before the New Year, I saw a little girl in a rural courtyard, joyfully draping a brand-new red dress across her chest and parading back and forth within the courtyard. It was evident how much she cherished this new garment. Through conversation, I learned that it was a New Year's gift from her aunt, with instructions to wear it only on the actual New Year's day. However, the little girl couldn't contain her excitement and couldn't wait to put it on.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: China
Camera: ILCE-7RM5
Copyright: © Jun Zhao