Craftsmen in N China busy making red lanterns as lunar New Year approaches
Updated 19:31, 17-Jan-2019
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Villagers from Jishan County in Yuncheng City, north China's Shanxi Province prepare handmade lanterns for the upcoming Chinese lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 5 this year. /VCG Photo

Villagers from Jishan County in Yuncheng City, north China's Shanxi Province prepare handmade lanterns for the upcoming Chinese lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 5 this year. /VCG Photo

The county, which is known for lantern manufacturing, has more than 1,000 residents engaged in lantern making, with an annual output of more than 15 million pairs sold all over the country. /VCG Photo

The county, which is known for lantern manufacturing, has more than 1,000 residents engaged in lantern making, with an annual output of more than 15 million pairs sold all over the country. /VCG Photo

Chinese lanterns are famous for the delicate craftsmanship with red or golden tassels in basic oval shape. The Lantern Show is an attractive activity during the Spring Festival. /VCG Photo

Chinese lanterns are famous for the delicate craftsmanship with red or golden tassels in basic oval shape. The Lantern Show is an attractive activity during the Spring Festival. /VCG Photo

They are hung up from the eve of Spring Festival (Dec. 29th of lunar year) and not removed until the Lantern Festival (Jan. 15th of lunar New Year). /VCG Photo

They are hung up from the eve of Spring Festival (Dec. 29th of lunar year) and not removed until the Lantern Festival (Jan. 15th of lunar New Year). /VCG Photo