Celebrations for Lantern Festival held in S China's Sanya attract many visitors (9)

Tourists try Chinese calligraphy, writing the character "fu", or "blessing" in English at the fete. (People's Daily Online/Niu Liangyu)

Various events were held in a fete in Sanya city, south China's Hainan Province, to celebrate the Lantern Festival, which falls on Feb. 15 this year, attracting many visitors.

Many tourists in Hanfu, or Han-style costumes, guessed lantern riddles, tried archery, and took photos at the fete which was lit up by colorful lanterns. Traditional shows such as dragon and lion dance performances, art performances on stilts, and drum performances were a visual feast for guests. In addition, the tourists were able to taste local food, experience local customs and cultures, and purchase cultural products with features of local Li and Miao ethnic groups.