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People Gather To See Illuminated Chinese Lanterns During Lunar Festival In Lalitpur, Nepal

People gather at Patan Durbar Square to see illuminated Chinese lanterns during the Chinese New Year Lunar Festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 23, 2026. Once a year, the people of China celebrate the moon to thank it for the harvest. Also called the Mid-Autumn Festival, the celebration is over 3,000 years old. (Photo by Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13366765
Date Taken	23 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto

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