Festive China: lanterns to illuminate night of Lantern Festival

Tourists visit Baotu Spring Park during the 38th Baotu Spring Lantern Festival in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong Province, Feb. 8, 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/Guo Xulei)