People across China are celebrating Lantern festival. Falling on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar year, the festival takes place under a full moon and marks the end of Chinese new year festivities.
People perform a traditional dance during a celebration of the Lantern Festival at Chaozhou City, in Guangdong Province, Feb 17, 2011. The Lantern Festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, falls upon Feb 17 this year.(southcn.com) People celebrate the Lantern Festival at Chaozhou City, in Guangdong Province, Feb 17, 2011. The Lantern Festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, falls upon Feb 17 this year.(southcn.com)