The London Magical Lantern Festival began in 2016, and is in its second year as the UK prepares to celebrate Chinese New Year 2017, as it ushers in the Year of the Rooster. The festival lasts from January 19 to February 26, 2017. Check out what will be on display at the festival. /CFP Photo

Visitors take pictures of an illuminated panda lantern during a preview of the London Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House Gardens on Tuesday in London. /CFP Photo

The theme for the festival for 2017 is "Explore the Silk Road". /CFP Photo

The magnificent life-sized and oversized lanterns, representing and highlighting the trade and culture route from Europe to ancient China, would be displaced. /CFP Photo