Crowd photographs illuminated fish lanterns at Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in Guangzhou, China
Visitors gather to photograph illuminated fish-shaped lanterns during Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in Guangzhou, China on October 4, 2017. The traditional lantern display features colorful lit sculptures in a public park setting.
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Traditional Lanterns Light Up the Night
The annual Mid-Autumn Festival transforms urban parks across China into wonderlands of light and color. Traditional fish-shaped lanterns, symbols of abundance and prosperity in Chinese culture, glow in vibrant yellows, blues, and oranges against the night sky.
A Modern Celebration
Smartphones replace film cameras as crowds gather to capture and share these timeless traditions. The scene represents the intersection of ancient customs and contemporary life in modern Chinese cities.
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