Red Lanterns in Nanjing Celebrate Chinese New Year

Night scene in Nanjing during Chinese New Year: hundreds of glowing red lanterns hang between historic Ming-style buildings and modern storefronts along a market street near the Qinhuai River. Silk-paper lanterns in vivid red with gold auspicious inscriptions and the character 福, long gold tassels swaying in a crisp winter breeze. Warm lantern light reflects on wet cobblestones; banners with 春联 flutter; the street blends traditional architecture with contemporary signage. People in thick coats stroll, some pausing to look up at the lantern canopy, children pointing upward. The scene is festive, cinematic lighting, ultra-detailed textures of silk, tassels, and calligraphy, rich crimson and amber hues, shallow depth of field.