Chinese Lanterns On The Bridge At Hoi An Vietnam

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Often associated with festivals, paper lanterns are common in China and Japan and, similarly, in Chinatowns, where they are often hung outside of businesses to attract attention. In Japan the traditional styles include bonbori and chōchin and there is a special style of lettering called chōchin moji used to write on them. Also, there are the traditional Chinese red lanterns, that can be round or capsule-shaped, usually seen in stores, at temples, or during festivals. The color red (fire) traditionally symbolizes good fortune and joy. From its source near the border of Quang Nam and Quảng Ngãi provinces, the Thu Bon River flows northwest through Bắc Tra My, Phú Ninh, Hiệp Đức and Quế Sơn districts; turning northeast, it forms the border between Đại Lộc district and Duy Xuyên district, before emptying into the South China Sea at Hội An.

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Size: 3608px × 5052px
Location: Hoi An, Central Vietnam
Photo credit: © John Porter / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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