Published: February 1st, 2023,
Last updated: February 1st, 2023

The traditional lantern festival during the full moon marks the end of the 14-day New Year celebrations in China – and this year it falls on February 5. In Hongcun, this boy is painting a matching rabbit lantern for the occasion. The historic merchant villages of Hongcun and Xidi in Anhui are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and popular tourist destinations.