A man in costume of rat participates in a bicycle zodiac decoration competition in Mexico City, Mexico, Jan. 19, 2020. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

Creative mind is needed to turn your bicycle into a rat!

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of works were shown during a bicycle zodiac decoration competition held here recently, a way for locals to get a picture of the unique culture of Chinese New Year.

The Chinese New Year, celebrated in most of Asia as the Lunar New Year, falls early this year on Jan. 25. It is based on a 12-year Zodiac cycle of characters, with 2020 being the Year of the Rat.

In the Chinese zodiac, the rat symbolizes wit and dexterity, also wealth, prosperity, and new beginnings.

A woman participates in a bicycle zodiac decoration competition in Mexico City, Mexico, Jan. 19, 2020. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

A child participates in a bicycle zodiac decoration competition in Mexico City, Mexico, Jan. 19, 2020. (Photo provided by China Cultural Center in Mexico)

A person in costume of rat participates in a bicycle zodiac decoration competition in Mexico City, Mexico, Jan. 19, 2020. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

People participate in a bicycle zodiac decoration competition in Mexico City, Mexico, Jan. 19, 2020. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

A person in costume of rat participates in a bicycle zodiac decoration competition in Mexico City, Mexico, Jan. 19, 2020. (Photo provided by China Cultural Center in Mexico)

People participate in a bicycle zodiac decoration competition in Mexico City, Mexico, Jan. 19, 2020. (Photo provided by China Cultural Center in Mexico)■