The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.
Arif will be competing in Slalom and Giant Slalom events during the Games to be held from February 4 to 20.
Held on the first day of Spring by the Chinese calendar, it began with a performance by dancers waving glowing green stalks to convey the vitality of the season, followed by an explosion of white and green fireworks that spelled the word "Spring".
A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.
Ring in the Year of the Monkey with these sumptuous preparations.
Top 21 images of all the events of the week that was.