The Lantern Festival is the second-largest celebration during China's Spring Festival. At night, lanterns illuminate Qianmen commercial street in Beijing in anticipation of the Lantern Fair on February 15. Traditional performances, including lion dancing, acrobatics and Peking opera, will be staged along the street during the fair. [Photo:CRIENGLISH.com]

The Lantern Festival is the second-largest celebration during China's Spring Festival. At night, lanterns illuminate Qianmen commercial street in Beijing in anticipation of the Lantern Fair on February 15. Traditional performances, including lion dancing, acrobatics and Peking opera, will be staged along the street during the fair. [Photo:CRIENGLISH.com]