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People release sky lanterns to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival in Shifen

People release sky lanterns to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival in Shifen


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People release sky lanterns to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival in Shifen

People release sky lanterns to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival in Shifen, Taipei County, February 28, 2010. 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/Nicky Loh (TAIWAN - Tags: SOCIETY) - GM1E62S1NHR01

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In this photo print, we witness the mesmerizing spectacle of people releasing sky lanterns to commemorate the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival in Shifen, Taipei County. The date is February 28,2010, and believers have gathered together to partake in a profound act of prayer for good luck and blessings. The origins of this enchanting tradition can be traced back to the Ching Dynasty when villages were frequently raided by outlaws. In those perilous times, local residents sought refuge in the mountains. To signal that it was safe for them to return home, village watchmen would release lanterns into the night sky. Over time, this practice evolved into a cherished festival known as Yuan Xiao Jie or the Lantern Festival. As we gaze at this image captured by Nicky Loh from Reuters Images, we are transported into a world where vibrant colors dance against an ink-black backdrop. Each flickering light represents hopes and dreams being released heavenward - a collective yearning for prosperity and protection. This photograph encapsulates both cultural richness and spiritual devotion as individuals come together under moonlit skies to celebrate their heritage. It serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring quest for peace amidst adversity and our innate desire to connect with something greater than ourselves. Through Nicky Loh's lens, we bear witness to an ancient tradition that continues to illuminate hearts across generations – reminding us all that even in darkness there is always hope.

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