Lantern show shines brightly in Paris

Kevin, who stopped by Chengdu in Sichuan province during a trip from Beijing to Hong Kong, said: "I'm a big fan of dragons, so my favorites are all the dragons we can see, or the carp. It's very beautiful here.

"My first trip (to China) already made me want to go back. So, yes (I want to go back there)."

As the night darkened, visitors wandered through walkways lined with lanterns and enjoyed Chinese mask-changing and traditional Chinese music performances. Many made their way to shops selling gifts and Chinese food.