For more than 600 years, locals of Wangmantian Village have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to celebrate the Lantern Festival in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. From the 13th to the 16th of the first Chinese lunar month, villagers hold fish-shaped lanterns parade every night to pray for harvest and good fortune.
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar when a full moon appears. It features family reunions, feasts and various cultural activities.
Villagers hold fish-shaped lanterns parade to celebrate the Lantern Festival in Wangmantian Village, Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 13, 2022. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)
Villagers hold fish-shaped lanterns parade to celebrate the Lantern Festival in Wangmantian Village, Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 13, 2022. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)
Villagers hold fish-shaped lanterns parade to celebrate the Lantern Festival in Wangmantian Village, Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 13, 2022. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)
