People in Hongdong county of Linfen strike gongs and beat drums to observe Lantern Festival, Feb 11. Other traditional folk performances, such as lion dances and yangko, were also performed on the stage. The traditional festival, which marks the final day of the Chinese New Year holiday, is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month each year. Apart from holding events to celebrate the festival, people often eat tangyuan, a glutinous rice ball with sweet or salty fillings, during the day.[Photo/sxrb.com]

People dance to music on Feb 11 in Sanjiao town, Liulin county to celebrate Lantern Festival. The traditional festival, which marks the final day of the Chinese New Year holiday, is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month each year. Apart from holding events to celebrate the festival, people often eat tangyuan, a glutinous rice ball with sweet or salty fillings, during the day. [Photo/sxrb.com]