Chinese lovers flock to register for marriage on 'Twosday'(1/6)

Photo taken on Feb. 22, 2022 captures lovers sharing a tender moment at a Marriage Registration Office on the special "Twosday" in Changchun City, north China's Jilin Province. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Yao)

The day Feb. 22, 2022 is the 22nd day of the first lunar month in China, as well as the 2nd day in the week, with nine "2" in total. The pronunciation of "2" in Chinese sounds like "love." Lovers hope the auspicious and rare day would set a good start for their marriage.

Photo taken on Feb. 22, 2022 captures lovers sharing a tender moment at a Marriage Registration Office on the special "Twosday" in Changchun City, north China's Jilin Province. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Yao)

Photo taken on Feb. 22, 2022 captures lovers sharing a tender moment at a Marriage Registration Office on the special "Twosday" in Changchun City, north China's Jilin Province. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Yao)

Photo taken on Feb. 22, 2022 captures lovers sharing a tender moment at a Marriage Registration Office on the special "Twosday" in Changchun City, north China's Jilin Province. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Yao)

Photo taken on Feb.22, 2022 captures lovers sharing a tender moment at a Marriage Registration Office in Harbin, north China's Heilongjiang Province. (Photo: China News Service/Jiang Hui)

Photo taken on Feb.22, 2022 captures lovers sharing a tender moment at a Marriage Registration Office in Harbin, north China's Heilongjiang Province. (Photo: China News Service/Jiang Hui)