A visitor takes pictures of the lanterns at Senado Square in south China's Macao on Sept. 10, 2019. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)
Decorative lanterns were set to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or Sept. 13 this year.
MACAO, Sept. 12, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Festive vibes permeate the town where main streets are decorated with colorful lanterns to welcome the Festival. As one of the most-celebrated festivities in Chinese culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes a time for family reunion. Locals enjoy eating mooncakes and offer this pastry as a gift to relatives and friends as a tradition for this occasion. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, traditionally, families gather for a joyful dinner followed by a night out admiring the beautiful full moon.
Fancy lanterns are displayed at Senado Square in south China's Macao on Sept. 10, 2019. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)
Photo taken on Sept. 10, 2019 shows a rabbit-shaped giant lantern at Senado Square in south China's Macao. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)
Fancy lanterns are displayed at Senado Square in south China's Macao on Sept. 10, 2019.(Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)
Visitors view a rabbit-shaped giant lantern at Senado Square in south China's Macao on Sept. 10, 2019.
Fancy lanterns are displayed at Senado Square in south China's Macao on Sept. 10, 2019.(Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)■