The fourth Daliang Fish Lantern Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, is abuzz with excitement as visitors enjoy their Mid-Autumn Festival holidays.
A fish lantern is pictured at the fourth Daliang Fish Lantern Festival in Foshan, Guangdong Province on September 15, 2024. /CFP
A fish lantern is pictured at the fourth Daliang Fish Lantern Festival in Foshan, Guangdong Province on September 15, 2024. /CFP
Visitors guess riddles pasted on walls at the fourth Daliang Fish Lantern Festival in Foshan, Guangdong Province on September 15, 2024. /CFP
Visitors guess riddles pasted on walls at the fourth Daliang Fish Lantern Festival in Foshan, Guangdong Province on September 15, 2024. /CFP
Students pose in Cantonese Opera costumes at the fourth Daliang Fish Lantern Festival in Foshan, Guangdong Province on September 15, 2024. /CFP
Students pose in Cantonese Opera costumes at the fourth Daliang Fish Lantern Festival in Foshan, Guangdong Province on September 15, 2024. /CFP
Recognized as an intangible cultural heritage from Foshan's Shunde District, the Daliang fish lanterns boast a history of over 600 years, symbolizing the region's flourishing fishing industry and the creativity of its people.
Visitors pose with fish lanterns at the fourth Daliang Fish Lantern Festival in Foshan, Guangdong Province on September 15, 2024. /CFP
Visitors pose with fish lanterns at the fourth Daliang Fish Lantern Festival in Foshan, Guangdong Province on September 15, 2024. /CFP
A street packed with people and lanterns is seen at the fourth Daliang Fish Lantern Festival in Foshan, Guangdong Province on September 15, 2024. /CFP
A street packed with people and lanterns is seen at the fourth Daliang Fish Lantern Festival in Foshan, Guangdong Province on September 15, 2024. /CFP
Featuring a variety of designs such as carp and bass, these vividly colored lanterns seem to bring the fish to life. Fish lanterns are hung in shops and homes, while residents parade with them through the bustling streets, adding a joyful atmosphere to the festival and expressing their hopes for a bright future.