Festive China: lanterns to illuminate night of Lantern Festival

Fish-shaped lanterns are set to greet the upcoming Spring Festival on Gongshui River in Xuan'en County, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 24, 2017. Lantern Festival, when the first full moon of a lunar new year appears, marks the end of the Spring Festival celebrations. Traditionally, Chinese people make lanterns to celebrate this festival, which symbolize reunion and carry their wishes. Nowadays, modern lanterns are designed to illuminate the night and create a festive atmosphere. (Xinhua/Song Wen)