In Chinese culture, red lanterns symbolize family reunions and prosperity. /VCG photo

As the 2018 Spring Festival nears, workers in lantern factories in Yueyang have been working overtime. According to China News, four workers have to make more than 800 red lanterns a day on average. In peak time, factories have to make at least 5,000 lanterns daily. /VCG photo

Mechanized production is gradually taking over, but many workers still make lanterns by hand. /VCG photo

Besides drawing and cutting the pictures, workers need to know about sewing and embroidery. In the past, lanterns were made with wood, bamboo and animal skins, which are being replaced by metal, synthetic leather and flannelette. / VCG photo