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BEIJING, 13 February (BelTA - People's Daily Online) - Celebrations for
the Lantern Festival, which fell on Feb. 12 this year, took place across
China, filling the country with a joyful atmosphere.
Breathtaking displays of colorful lanterns, vibrant dragon and lion dances, and other traditional performances captivated audiences, while delectable sweet glutinous rice dumplings — known as Yuanxiao, or Tangyuan — satisfied the taste buds and warmed the heart.
Breathtaking displays of colorful lanterns, vibrant dragon and lion dances, and other traditional performances captivated audiences, while delectable sweet glutinous rice dumplings — known as Yuanxiao, or Tangyuan — satisfied the taste buds and warmed the heart.