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China Landmarks: Fish lanterns on the streets of Xiangshan

Chen Hongyu

 , Updated 16:13, 10-Jan-2025

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Fish lanterns flow in the sky in Shipu, Xiangshan, Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, December 24, 2024. /CGTN
Fish lanterns flow in the sky in Shipu, Xiangshan, Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, December 24, 2024. /CGTN

Fish lanterns flow in the sky in Shipu, Xiangshan, Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, December 24, 2024. /CGTN

Shipu, a town in Xiangshan, Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, has a rich fishing culture shaped by its coastal location. Fish lanterns – an iconic symbol of the local culture –  glow in the night, reflecting the town's deep ties to the sea and embodying fishermen's hopes for prosperity, abundance and safety.

In the past, villagers would dry fish in preparation for the Spring Festival. This practice of welcoming the new year still carries on today, bridging modern celebrations with centuries-old traditions.

(All photos by CGTN's Chen Hongyu and Wang Hongjie)

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