It’s New Year all around in Jiangsu
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Photo taken on December 30, 2022 shows people view lanterns at the Laomendong historical and cultural block in Nanjing City, East China's Jiangsu Province. As the 37th China Qinhuai Lantern Festival is about to open, various lantern designs were placed in the city’s cultural landmarks such as the Confucius Temple scenic spot.
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Photo taken on December 29, 2022 shows a lighting test at Hanshan Temple scenic area in Suzhou. The ancient Buddhist temple will bring back the New Year celebration on site by ringing the great bell following a two-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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A view of lanterns at the Changzhou Dinosaur Park, a huge dinosaur themed amusement park in the city of Changzhou, on December 29, 2022. The 2023 Changzhou Lantern Festival at the park also features metaverse and cultural creations.
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Ahead of the New Year, the Confucius Temple market in Nanjing has attracted residents and visitors to buy festival decorations including lanterns, Chinese knots, and Spring Festival couplets.