BRUSSELS, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- A picture is worth a thousand words. In 2021, Xinhua photographers based in Europe have recorded numerous unforgettable moments. Here are some of their top picks, along with the photographer's personal remarks about this extraordinary year.
Lu Yang: The pandemic has intruded on Europe throughout the year. People have to behave themselves by wearing facemasks, getting vaccinated or keeping social distances. However, the pandemic could not stop people from pursuing their happiness, even though they have to "dance in shackles."
A woman wearing a face mask is seen on a square in Frankfurt, Germany, Jan. 6, 2021. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
Guests visit a stand after the opening press conference of the Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on Oct. 19, 2021. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, Oct. 28, 2021. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
Children cool off at a splash pad in downtown Frankfurt, Germany, on June 17, 2021. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
A BMW i4 is on display at the BMW outdoor booth during the International Motor Show Germany (IAA Mobility) in Munich, Germany, Sept. 8, 2021. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)■
