On the day of the Lantern Festival.
The Capital City streets were extraordinarily bustling and lively.
Many traditional festival customs that are rare in modern times can be found here.
The charm doesn't fully show during the day.
As night falls, the Capital City becomes adorned with colorful lights everywhere.
Ancient craftsmanship is exquisite, and the styles of lanterns are varied and complex.
Tiger lanterns, Jade Rabbit lanterns, water caltrop lanterns, dragon and phoenix lanterns, peace lanterns, water lanterns, revolving lanterns, and many others—all lifelike.
The entwining lights form a dazzling scene like stars in the night, illuminating the entire streets and alleys as if it were daylight.
Street-side taverns and vendors line up closely, the streets full of throngs of people, exceptionally lively.
There are jugglers, dragon and lion dancers, stilt walkers, and circus monkey performers—these folk customs unseen in the royal palace.
