In Ziyuan County of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the 10th Lantern River Festival was held Monday night, with lots of fireworks lighting up the skies of this beautiful little town.

The festival attracted not only locals but also lots of tourists. Throughout the night, people gathered along the river, placing little lanterns on the water. They would then watch as the lanterns flowed down the river.

The festival is an ancient tradition that falls on July 15 of the Chinese lunar calendar, during which local people remember their ancestors and pray for good fortune for their children.

(CCTV.com September 1, 2004)