Decorative lanterns set to celebrate upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival in China's Macao

Source: Xinhua| 2019-09-12 11:34:47|Editor: huaxia
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A visitor takes pictures of the lanterns at Senado Square in south China's Macao on Sept. 10, 2019. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Decorative lanterns were set to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or Sept. 13 this year.

MACAO, Sept. 12, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Festive vibes permeate the town where main streets are decorated with colorful lanterns to welcome the Festival. As one of the most-celebrated festivities in Chinese culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes a time for family reunion. Locals enjoy eating mooncakes and offer this pastry as a gift to relatives and friends as a tradition for this occasion. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, traditionally, families gather for a joyful dinner followed by a night out admiring the beautiful full moon.

Fancy lanterns are displayed at Senado Square in south China's Macao on Sept. 10, 2019. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Photo taken on Sept. 10, 2019 shows a rabbit-shaped giant lantern at Senado Square in south China's Macao. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Fancy lanterns are displayed at Senado Square in south China's Macao on Sept. 10, 2019.(Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Visitors view a rabbit-shaped giant lantern at Senado Square in south China's Macao on Sept. 10, 2019.

Fancy lanterns are displayed at Senado Square in south China's Macao on Sept. 10, 2019.(Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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