Chinese Consul General in New York Zhang Qiyue (L) and John B. Kessler, president and chief operating officer of the Empire State Realty Trust, flip the switch to light the model of Empire State Building during a ceremonial lighting ceremony to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year of Rooster at the Empire State Building in New York City, the United States, on Jan. 26, 2017. The top of the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan, New York, will shine in red and gold on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 in a salute to the Chinese Lunar New Year that starts on Jan. 28. The Empire State Building will be lit in red and gold at sunset on the two days and change every 60 seconds until the next morning, adding a touch of Chinese Festival color to the New York skyline. (Xinhua/Li Rui)