Crowd celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival under red lanterns in Guangzhou, China
A large crowd gathers in a public square in Guangzhou, China during Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations on October 4, 2017. Traditional red Chinese lanterns hang from trees, illuminating the night scene with warm pink and red light.
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Mid-Autumn Festival in Guangzhou
Families and visitors fill the illuminated public square as traditional red lanterns cast a warm glow over the celebration. The festival marks one of China's most important cultural holidays, second only to Chinese New Year.
Children and adults alike wander beneath the hanging lanterns, some bearing Chinese characters. In the background, modern high-rise buildings create a striking contrast between traditional culture and contemporary urban China.
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