The Jinghaimen Lantern Show kicked off in Rugao, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province on Feb 1 to mark the upcoming Lantern Festival.

A variety of lanterns with unique shapes and auspicious meanings made by more than 20 local folk lantern artists were displayed.

Throngs of visitors were attracted to the event, eager to see the lantern production, admire the traditional lanterns, and buy their favorite lanterns to celebrate the festival.

Children admire traditional lanterns at the Jinghaimen Lantern Show in Rugao, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province on the evening of Feb 1. [Photo/IC]

Different kinds of traditional lanterns are displayed at the Jinghaimen Lantern Show in Rugao, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province on Feb 1. [Photo/IC]