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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)

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Photo ID: #13366773
Date taken: 23 February 2026
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Photographer: Ambir Tolang/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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