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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

Paper lanterns are lit at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2026, the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

Paper lanterns are lit at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2026, the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People pray in front of lit lanterns at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2026, the eve of the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

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10th China International Copyright Expo in Qingdao

10th China International Copyright Expo in Qingdao

A foreign audience learned about Huizhou fish lanterns at the 10th China International Copyright Expo in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 16, 2025.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets as floats with illuminated lanterns are on display during the annual Gion festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2025.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets to see floats with illuminated lanterns on display as well as street performances during the annual Gion festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2025.

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Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows visitors watching lanterns on the city wall of Xi'an during the 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival officially opened here on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The event will last until March 16, showcasing light installations at landmark scenic areas such as the Xi'an City Wall, the Tang Paradise, and the Daming Palace National Heritage Park.Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows visitors viewing lanterns on the city wall of Xi'an during the 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival officially opened here on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The event will last until March 16, showcasing light installations at landmark scenic areas such as the Xi'an City Wall, the Tang Paradise, and the Daming Palace National Heritage Park.Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

250123) -- XI'AN, January 23, 2025Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows lanterns displayed near the city wall of Xi'an during the 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival officially opened here on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The event will last until March 16, showcasing light installations at landmark scenic areas such as the Xi'an City Wall, the Tang Paradise, and the Daming Palace National Heritage Park.Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows visitors watching lanterns on the city wall of Xi'an during the 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival officially opened here on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The event will last until March 16, showcasing light installations at landmark scenic areas such as the Xi'an City Wall, the Tang Paradise, and the Daming Palace National Heritage Park.Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

250123) -- XI'AN, January 23, 2025Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows visitors watching lanterns on the city wall of Xi'an during the 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival officially opened here on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The event will last until March 16, showcasing light installations at landmark scenic areas such as the Xi'an City Wall, the Tang Paradise, and the Daming Palace National Heritage Park.Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows lanterns displayed near the city wall of Xi'an during the 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival officially opened here on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The event will last until March 16, showcasing light installations at landmark scenic areas such as the Xi'an City Wall, the Tang Paradise, and the Daming Palace National Heritage Park.Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows visitors taking photos of lanterns at the Tang Paradise during the 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival officially opened here on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The event will last until March 16, showcasing light installations at landmark scenic areas such as the Xi'an City Wall, the Tang Paradise, and the Daming Palace National Heritage Park. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows visitors watching lanterns on the city wall of Xi'an during the 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival officially opened here on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The event will last until March 16, showcasing light installations at landmark scenic areas such as the Xi'an City Wall, the Tang Paradise, and the Daming Palace National Heritage Park.Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows lanterns displayed at the Tang Paradise during the 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival officially opened here on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The event will last until March 16, showcasing light installations at landmark scenic areas such as the Xi'an City Wall, the Tang Paradise, and the Daming Palace National Heritage Park. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

Spring Festival Lantern Show - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows lanterns displayed at the Tang Paradise during the 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival officially opened here on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The event will last until March 16, showcasing light installations at landmark scenic areas such as the Xi'an City Wall, the Tang Paradise, and the Daming Palace National Heritage Park. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

KOBE, Japan, Jan. 16 Kyodo - Paper lanterns are lit at a park in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,000 people. (Kyodo)

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30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

Paper lanterns are lit at a park in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,000 people.

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30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People gather around lit lanterns for a memorial ceremony in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,000 people.

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30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People gather around lit lanterns for a memorial ceremony in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,000 people.

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Thailand: Annual Yi Peng Festival – Hundreds Of Lanterns Illuminate Full Moon Night Sky 4

The Yi Peng Festival, also known as Khom Loi, Thailand's traditional lantern festival, took place in Chiang Mai on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16. Hundreds of lanterns illuminated the night sky under November's Beaver Full Moon.

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Thailand: Annual Yi Peng Festival – Hundreds Of Lanterns Illuminate Full Moon Night 3

The Yi Peng Festival, also known as Khom Loi, Thailand's traditional lantern festival, took place in Chiang Mai on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16. Hundreds of lanterns illuminated the night sky under November's Beaver Full Moon.

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Thailand: Annual Yi Peng Festival – Hundreds Of Lanterns Illuminate Full Moon Night

The Yi Peng Festival, also known as Khom Loi, Thailand's traditional lantern festival, took place in Chiang Mai on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16. Hundreds of lanterns illuminated the night sky under November's Beaver Full Moon.

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Thailand: Annual Yi Peng Festival – Hundreds Of Lanterns Illuminate Full Moon Night 2

The Yi Peng Festival, also known as Khom Loi, Thailand's traditional lantern festival, took place in Chiang Mai on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16. Hundreds of lanterns illuminated the night sky under November's Beaver Full Moon.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

The Largest Lantern Fair Held in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - The largest lantern fair in the history of Beijing is displayed by Zigong lanterns, a national intangible cultural heritage, in Beijing, China, September 16, 2024.

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