People welcome the upcoming Lantern Festival

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2018-02-24 14:36
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A child picks a traditional lantern at the lantern market in Lianyuangang city, Jiangsu province, Feb 22, 2018. The Lantern Festival this year falls on March 2nd, which is the 15th day of the first month in lunar Chinese calendar. Traditions like visiting lantern fairs and solving lantern riddles are still prevalent in the celebration of the festival, and now markets around the country are blooming with people who shop for lanterns. Usually the lanterns are of varied colors and intricate designs, sometimes in shapes of animals, which are extremely popular among children. [Photo/IC]
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