Nanjing Confucius Temple in the capital of east China’s Jiangsu Province is putting the finishing touches on its Chinese New Year preparations by hanging lanterns on the banks of the Qinhuai River for the annual lantern show. /CFP Photo

Nanjing Confucius Temple in the capital of east China’s Jiangsu Province is putting the finishing touches on its Chinese New Year preparations by hanging lanterns on the banks of the Qinhuai River for the annual lantern show. /CFP Photo

This is one of the favorite folk cultural activities for locals and tourists alike to celebrate the New Year, and the lanterns will cast evocative lights and shadows along the riverbank at night. /CFP Photo

This is one of the favorite folk cultural activities for locals and tourists alike to celebrate the New Year, and the lanterns will cast evocative lights and shadows along the riverbank at night. /CFP Photo