Ordinary-skilled workers stick to posts during Spring Festival

A sanitation worker sweeps the remnants of firecrackers on Feb 19, the first day of the first month of the lunar year. [Photo by Wang Song/Xinhua]

A cleaner polishes the handrail inside a railway station hall on Feb 19 whilst the majority of residents remain at home. [Photo by Wang Song/Xinhua]

A balloon vendor waits for customers at park on Feb 20, the second day of the first month of the lunar year. [Photo by Wang Song/Xinhua]

As city residents slept, rested and feasted during the Spring Festival holiday, many ordinary-skilled workers were out working, either out of responsibility or for livelihood. Many workers' families were inclined to be understanding of their requirement to work during the holiday and the workers have been largely respected by society for their dedication.

Edited by Jake Hooson