Crowds pictured at Chenghuangmiao (the City God Temple) in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province on Feb 19, the Lantern Festival, to pray for good luck. Praying for good fortune is one of the most traditional festival activities in China, together with viewing lanterns, guessing lantern riddles, and eating yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls with different fillings). [Photo/IC]

Taoist priests say a prayer for visitors to Chenghuangmiao in Nantong, Feb 19. The temple set up an altar to pray for favorable weather and prosperity in Nantong from Feb 17 to 19. [Photo/IC]

Candles pictured on an altar inside Chenghuangmiao in Nantong, Feb 19. [Photo/IC]

A woman rings a bell as part of a tradition to bring good luck at Chenghuangmiao in Nantong, Feb 19. [Photo/IC]

A woman poses for a photograph with two candle holders in the shape of lotus flowers at Chenghuangmiao in Nantong, Feb 19. [Photo/IC]