People dance with dragon and phoenix lanterns at a plaza in Jiaozuo, central China's Henan province, Feb 23, 2010, to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival, which falls on Feb 28 this year. Various events are held around the country to celebrate the traditional festival.

People perform the lion dance at a plaza in Jiaozuo, central China's Henan province, Feb 23, 2010, to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival, which falls on Feb 28 this year.

People compete to be the best drummer in Zhengding county in north China's Hebei province, Feb 23, 2010. This is the seventh time for the county to hold the competition to celebrate the Lantern Festival. More than 10 teams from around the county attended the event.