Fireworks lighten the sky of Wuhan, capital of central China’s Hubei Province to celebrate the Lantern Festival which falls on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month, Feb 23 this year. (cnhubei.com)

People enjoy lantern shows in Qingshan district of Wuhan. A rooster-shaped lantern attracts thousands of citizens. 2005 is the year of rooster in Chinese calendar. (cnhubei.com)

People perform a traditional dragon dance in Xiangfan, Central China's Hubei Province, to celebrate the festival. (XINHUA)