Photo Story: Scenes from the Lantern Festival in Beijing

Photos of the lantern decorations on the night of the Lantern Festival outside a shopping mall in Beijing, China.

The festival marks the last day of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations.

Via EPA-EFE/WU HONG

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