CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-SPRING FESTIVAL-FOLK CUSTOMS (CN)

(260208) -- YIXIAN, Feb. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for photos with a fish lantern in Bishan Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 7, 2026.

Ancient villages in Yixian County are filled with festive vibe as the Spring Festival approaches. Locals follow folk customs by making steamed rice cakes, fish lanterns, and writing spring couplets, drawing tourists to share the festive joy together. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

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