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Sky lanterns are released ahead of the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival in Pingxi
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Sky lanterns are released ahead of the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival in Pingxi
Sky lanterns are released ahead of the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival in Pingxi, New Taipei city, northern Taiwan, February 17, 2013. Believers gathered to release sky lanterns as a form of prayer for good luck and blessings. The tradition of releasing lanterns began during the Ching Dynasty when bands of outlaws frequently raided villages, forcing local residents to seek refuge in the mountains. The lanterns were signals used by the village watchmen to inform the refugees that their houses were safe again. The Lantern Festival or Yuan Xiao Jie is a Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunar year in the Chinese calendar. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang (TAIWAN - Tags: SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY) - GM1E92H1LUM01
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In this photo print, the night sky above Pingxi, New Taipei city, is illuminated by a breathtaking display of floating lights. Sky lanterns gracefully ascend into the air ahead of the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that symbolizes hope and blessings. The scene captures believers who have gathered to release these radiant lanterns as an act of prayer for good luck and protection. This ancient tradition dates back to the Ching Dynasty when villages faced constant threats from outlaws. In those perilous times, residents sought refuge in the mountains while watchmen used lanterns as signals to inform them when it was safe to return home. The Lantern Festival or Yuan Xiao Jie holds great significance in Chinese culture and is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. It marks a time of renewal and unity among communities as they come together under shimmering skies filled with wishes and dreams. Photographer Pichi Chuang has masterfully captured this enchanting moment where faith intertwines with beauty. The image serves as a reminder of our innate desire for protection, prosperity, and connection with something greater than ourselves. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported into a world where flickering flames dance against an ink-black canvas—a testament to humanity's unwavering spirit even amidst darkness.
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