07 May 2026

Bridge over the Qingyan River in Luofang Town, Liancheng, Fujian (China)

One night's east wind adorns a thousand trees with flowers
And blows down stars in showers.
Fine steeds and carved cabs spread fragrance en route;
Music vibrates from the flute;
The moon sheds its full light
While fish and dragon lanterns dance all night.
In gold-thread dress, with moth or willow ornaments,
...
From poem The Lantern Festival Night
by Qiji Xin