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Candle Making Ahead Of The 2026 Chinese New Year Celebration

A worker prepares candles by attaching prayer writings as part of the preparations for the Chinese New Year celebration at the Dharma Ramsi Temple in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Approximately 500 candles are produced and prepared one month before the 2026 Lunar New Year celebration, which falls on February 17, 2026, marking the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse according to the Chinese calendar. These candles are used in a series of religious rituals as symbols of prayer, hope, and spiritual enlightenment for the faithful. (Photo by Ardi Septian/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13233189
Date Taken	24 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Ardi Septian/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Ardi Septian/NurPhoto

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