Lantern Festival - China

Lantern Festival - China

People solve lantern riddles in Ruhong Village of Chun'an County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 15, 2025. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. However, in Ruhong Village, people watch opera performance, solve lantern riddles and perform dragon dance to celebrate the festival on the 18th day of the first lunar month. The tradition has been kept and now become a signature tourism attraction. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival - China

Lantern Festival - China

A dragon dance show is staged in Ruhong Village of Chun'an County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 15, 2025. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. However, in Ruhong Village, people watch opera performance, solve lantern riddles and perform dragon dance to celebrate the festival on the 18th day of the first lunar month. The tradition has been kept and now become a signature tourism attraction. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival - China

Lantern Festival - China

People watch an opera show in Ruhong Village of Chun'an County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 15, 2025. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. However, in Ruhong Village, people watch opera performance, solve lantern riddles and perform dragon dance to celebrate the festival on the 18th day of the first lunar month. The tradition has been kept and now become a signature tourism attraction. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival - China

Lantern Festival - China

A dragon dance show is staged in Ruhong Village of Chun'an County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 15, 2025. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. However, in Ruhong Village, people watch opera performance, solve lantern riddles and perform dragon dance to celebrate the festival on the 18th day of the first lunar month. The tradition has been kept and now become a signature tourism attraction. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival - China

Lantern Festival - China

A dragon dance show is staged in Ruhong Village of Chun'an County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 15, 2025. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. However, in Ruhong Village, people watch opera performance, solve lantern riddles and perform dragon dance to celebrate the festival on the 18th day of the first lunar month. The tradition has been kept and now become a signature tourism attraction. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival - China

Lantern Festival - China

A dragon dance show is staged in Ruhong Village of Chun'an County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 15, 2025. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. However, in Ruhong Village, people watch opera performance, solve lantern riddles and perform dragon dance to celebrate the festival on the 18th day of the first lunar month. The tradition has been kept and now become a signature tourism attraction. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Officers and soldiers solve lantern riddles to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival in Hezhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Feb. 10, 2025.

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Officers and soldiers solve lantern riddles to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival in Hezhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Feb. 10, 2025.

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Officers and soldiers solve lantern riddles to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival in Hezhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Feb. 10, 2025.

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Officers and soldiers solve lantern riddles to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival in Hezhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Feb. 10, 2025.

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Officers and soldiers solve lantern riddles to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival in Hezhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Feb. 10, 2025.

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Officers and soldiers solve lantern riddles to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival in Hezhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Feb. 10, 2025.

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Armed Police Officers Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Officers and soldiers solve lantern riddles to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival in Hezhou city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Feb. 10, 2025.

GERMANY-BERLIN-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

GERMANY-BERLIN-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240225) -- BERLIN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman reads riddles hung on lanterns during a celebration of the Lantern Festival at the Chinese Cultural Center in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

GERMANY-BERLIN-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

GERMANY-BERLIN-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240225) -- BERLIN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People read riddles hung on lanterns during a celebration of the Lantern Festival at the Chinese Cultural Center in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

Romania hosts cultural event to celebrate Lantern Festival

STORY: Romania hosts cultural event to celebrate Lantern Festival SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Bucharest 2. various of performances and experiences of Lantern Festival traditions STORYLINE: The Chinese Cultural Center in Bucharest, Romania hosted a cultural event on Friday evening to celebrate the traditional Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. The event featured captivating performances including traditional Guzheng music and Tibetan dance. Attendees also enjoyed a variety of activities such as guessing lantern riddles, writing the Chinese character "Fu," and playing games like pitch-pot and peanut pick-up challenge with chopsticks. Additionally, they had the opportunity to make wishes at the wishing tree and taste delicious Chinese food. Approximately 200 guests from China and Romania enthusiastically immersed themselves in the charm of trad

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240224) -- YANGZHOU, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children read riddles hung from lanterns in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. People across the country celebrated the Lantern Festival on Saturday amid a festive and bustling atmosphere. (Photo by Meng Delong/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240224) -- ZIGUI, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children read riddles hung from lanterns in Zigui County, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 24, 2024. People across the country celebrated the Lantern Festival on Saturday amid a festive and bustling atmosphere. (Photo by Wang Huifu/Xinhua)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240224) -- SHANGHAI, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers guess lantern riddles at a construction site in Pudong New Area, east China's Shanghai Municipality, Feb. 24, 2024. People across the country celebrate the Lantern Festival, which fell on Feb. 24 this year, amid a festive and bustling atmosphere. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240224) -- HARBIN, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists guess lantern riddles at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 24, 2024. People across the country celebrate the Lantern Festival, which fell on Feb. 24 this year, amid a festive and bustling atmosphere. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

Chinese Celebrate Lantern Festival in Zixing

Chinese Celebrate Lantern Festival in Zixing

ZIXING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 24, 2024 - People guess lantern riddles at the People's Square in Zixing city, Central China's Hunan province, Feb 24, 2024.

Chinese Celebrate Lantern Festival in Zixing

Chinese Celebrate Lantern Festival in Zixing

ZIXING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 24, 2024 - People guess lantern riddles at the People's Square in Zixing city, Central China's Hunan province, Feb 24, 2024.

Chinese Celebrate Lantern Festival in Zixing

Chinese Celebrate Lantern Festival in Zixing

ZIXING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 24, 2024 - People guess lantern riddles at the People's Square in Zixing city, Central China's Hunan province, Feb 24, 2024.

Chinese Celebrate Lantern Festival in Zixing

Chinese Celebrate Lantern Festival in Zixing

ZIXING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 24, 2024 - People guess lantern riddles at the People's Square in Zixing city, Central China's Hunan province, Feb 24, 2024.

Chinese Celebrate Lantern Festival in Zixing

Chinese Celebrate Lantern Festival in Zixing

ZIXING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 24, 2024 - People guess lantern riddles at the People's Square in Zixing city, Central China's Hunan province, Feb 24, 2024.

Armed Police Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Armed Police Celebrate The Lantern Festival

BEIHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Armed police officers and soldiers guess lantern riddles in Beihai city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Feb 21, 2024.

Armed Police Celebrate The Lantern Festival

Armed Police Celebrate The Lantern Festival

BEIHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Armed police officers and soldiers guess lantern riddles in Beihai city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Feb 21, 2024.

MALAYSIA-PENANG-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

MALAYSIA-PENANG-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240219) -- PENANG, Feb. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People solve lantern riddles during the Penang Chinese New Year Celebration in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Feb. 18, 2024. (Photo by Xu Xinyu/Xinhua)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSITY-STAY PUT FOR SPRING FESTIVAL (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-UNIVERSITY-STAY PUT FOR SPRING FESTIVAL (CN)

(240207) -- BEIJING, Feb. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students who stay put on campus for the Spring Festival guess lantern riddles at the Beijing Jiaotong University in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 7, 2024. Various activities themed on Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations were held for students who stay put on campus for the Spring Festival at the Beijing Jiaotong University on Wednesday. During the Spring Festival holiday, the university will hold reunion dinners for students away from their families to make them feel at home during the holiday. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

Village Gala in Bijie

Village Gala in Bijie

BIJIE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2024 - People participate in an activity to guess lantern riddles at Pingzi community in Bijie city, Guizhou province, China, Feb 4, 2024.

Village Gala in Bijie

Village Gala in Bijie

BIJIE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 4, 2024 - People participate in an activity to guess lantern riddles at Pingzi community in Bijie city, Guizhou province, China, Feb 4, 2024.

#CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL-PREPARATION-ACTIVITIES (CN)

#CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL-PREPARATION-ACTIVITIES (CN)

(240131) -- BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child solves lantern riddles to welcome the Spring Festival in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 31, 2024. People across China are preparing for the upcoming Spring Festival, the biggest occasion for family reunions, and heralds the beginning of spring. (Photo by Tang Peng/Xinhua)

Tourists enjoy Lantern Festival in China's "ice city"

STORY: Tourists enjoy Lantern Festival in China's "ice city" DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people celebrating on Zhongyang Street STORYLINE: At the famous Central Street in Harbin, China's "ice city" in the far northeast, tourists watched colorful lanterns and guessed lantern riddles to celebrate the Lantern Festival. The Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, fell on Feb. 5 this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Harbin, China. (XHTV)

Foreign vendors join Lantern Festival night fair in China's Haikou

STORY: Foreign vendors join Lantern Festival night fair in China's Haikou DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LYDIA, Vendor from Spain 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WAHEED YASEEN, Vendor from Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): FU XIUYING, Inheritor of double-sided embroidery of Li nationality in Hainan 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI LAN, Local resident STORYLINE: As part of celebrations for the Lantern Festival, a unique night fair was held in Qilou old street in Haikou, capital of China's Hainan Province. Revelers could watch performances, view lanterns and solve riddles written on attached notes. The booths, featuring local delicacies, intangible cultural heritages, and foreign products, not only light up the night economy, but also offer visitors a special experience of the Lantern Festival. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LYDIA, Vendor from Spain "I am selling coconut icecream. We make it ourselves with

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-TRADITIONAL CUSTOM (CN)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-TRADITIONAL CUSTOM (CN)

(230205) -- TIANJIN, Feb. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People guess lantern riddles at the waiting hall of the Tianjin West Railway Station in north China's Tianjin, Feb. 5, 2023. People celebrate the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, with various traditional customs across the country. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-TRADITIONAL CUSTOM (CN)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-TRADITIONAL CUSTOM (CN)

(230205) -- SHANGHAI, Feb. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children guess lantern riddles in Yangpu District, east China's Shanghai, Feb. 5, 2023. People celebrate the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, with various traditional customs across the country. (Xinhua)

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(230205) -- XINGTAI, Feb. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman guesses lantern riddles in Neiqiu County of Xingtai City, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 5, 2023. Various events are held across the country to celebrate the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, which falls on Feb. 5 this year. (Photo by Liu Jidong/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(230205) -- ANSHUN, Feb. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People guess lantern riddles in Xixiu District of Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 5, 2023. Various events are held across the country to celebrate the Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, which falls on Feb. 5 this year. (Photo by Chen Xi/Xinhua)

Lantern craftsman upholds 2,000-year-old tradition in China's Hangzhou

STORY: Lantern craftsman upholds 2,000-year-old tradition in China's Hangzhou DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of lanterns 2. STANDUP (English): ZHENG MENGYU, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CAI XUEAN, Inheritor of Xixing lantern-making skills STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHENG MENGYU, Xinhua correspondent "Happy Lantern Festival! This is a day when people go out at night, carrying paper lanterns and solving riddles. Here in Xixing town, Hangzhou city, east China's Zhejiang Province, the handmade Xixing bamboo lanterns have been existing as a cultural heritage for generations." 80-year-old Cai Xue'an is the oldest inheritor of Xixing lantern-making skills. Today he still runs his own lantern workshop. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CAI XUEAN, Inheritor of Xixing lantern-making skills "The Xixing lantern has a history of more than 2,000 years. I hope that what was created by the older generations can be passed forward." To better

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(230204) -- WUHAN, Feb. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children guess lantern riddles at the Wuhan Sports Center in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 4, 2023. The Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Feb. 5 this year. Various folk cultural activities were held across the country to welcome the upcoming festival. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(230204) -- HARBIN, Feb. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists and citizens guess lantern riddles on the Central Street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 4, 2023. The Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Feb. 5 this year. Various folk cultural activities were held across the country to welcome the upcoming festival. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(230204) -- HARBIN, Feb. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists and citizens guess lantern riddles on the Central Street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 4, 2023. The Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Feb. 5 this year. Various folk cultural activities were held across the country to welcome the upcoming festival. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

Int'l students in China's Harbin enjoy Lantern Festival with various activities

STORY: Int'l students in China's Harbin enjoy Lantern Festival with various activities DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WAJID ALI 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KATYA 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TANAKA MAO STORYLINE: International students in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, celebrated the Chinese Lantern Festival with various activities, such as guessing lantern riddles, making lanterns, weaving Chinese knots, and watching traditional performances. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WAJID ALI "Once I come to China, I know about the Chinese festivals, which are very very warm, warm my heart. I always appreciate these festivals, which mean a lot to me. I'm very excited and I feel this is a very good celebration. It is very good for us, international students to deeply look at the Chinese festivals and understand the civilization, which is very meaningful for me and other international students a

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-FOLK ACTIVITIES (CN)

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-FOLK ACTIVITIES (CN)

(230202) -- HUZHOU, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers solve lantern riddles at Jiapu Township in Changxing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 2, 2023. The Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Feb. 5 this year. Various folk cultural activities were held to welcome the upcoming festival. (Photo by Tan Yunfeng/Xinhua)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-FOLK ACTIVITIES (CN)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-FOLK ACTIVITIES (CN)

(230202) -- HUZHOU, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional Chinese apparel solve lantern riddles at an ancient town scenic spot in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 2, 2023. The Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Feb. 5 this year. Various folk cultural activities were held to welcome the upcoming festival. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-FOLK ACTIVITIES (CN)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-FOLK ACTIVITIES (CN)

(230202) -- JINAN, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers solve lantern riddles at a construction site in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Feb. 2, 2023. The Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Feb. 5 this year. Various folk cultural activities were held to welcome the upcoming festival. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-FOLK ACTIVITIES (CN)

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-FOLK ACTIVITIES (CN)

(230202) -- HUZHOU, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers solve lantern riddles at Yangfeng Village in Changxing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 2, 2023. The Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Feb. 5 this year. Various folk cultural activities were held to welcome the upcoming festival. (Photo by Wu Zheng/Xinhua)

River Hongbao 2023 held in Singapore to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: River Hongbao 2023 held in Singapore to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of River Hongbao 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Visitor STORYLINE: River Hongbao 2023 is being held in Singapore to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The term Hongbao, meaning a red packet, is a monetary gift often associated with the Lunar New Year and symbolizes good luck. This year's event features 30 giant lanterns with the symbols of happiness, luck and blessings, carnival games, live performances and various traditional Chinese cultural activities. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Visitor "I come to travel in Singapore. My friends told me that this River Hongbao event is very interesting. So I come here. The event features traditional Chinese cultural elements, such as lanterns, lantern riddles, and martial art performance. It's very wonderful. The festival atmosphere her

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(220213) -- SUZHOU, Feb. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Students solve Lantern Riddles at Pingjiang experimental school in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 13, 2022. Various events are held across China to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival. (Photo by Wang Jiankang/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(220210) -- NINGBO, Feb. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Children and their parents guess riddles in Zhenhai District of Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 10, 2022. Various events are held across China to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival. (Photo by Hu Xuejun/Xinhua)