In pictures: Celebrating the Lantern Festival

The Lantern Festival, also known as the Yuanxiao Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar. It marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

During the Lantern Festival, people gather to admire the brightly lit lanterns, watch dragon and lion dances, and enjoy traditional foods such as tangyuan (sweet rice balls). It is a time of joy, family gatherings, and wishing for good luck and prosperity in the coming year.

Here are some pictures from Lantern Festival celebrations:

Beautiful lanterns lighting up the night sky.

A dragon dance performance, a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

Families enjoying delicious tangyuan together.

Whether you celebrate the Lantern Festival or not, it is a beautiful tradition that brings people together in joy and celebration.