Feb. 7, 2010 --

A man views a dragon-shaped lantern in Rushan City, east China's Shandong Province, Feb. 6, 2010. Near 40 sets of lanterns are placed along the streets and plazas in the city as a part of preparation for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year that falls on Feb. 14, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Guoxian)

Lanterns are placed along the streets and plazas in the city as a part of preparation for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year that falls on Feb. 14, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Guoxian)

People view lanterns in the shape of the Chinese character meaning Spring in Rushan City, east China's Shandong Province, Feb. 6, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Guoxian)

People view a lantern in the shape of ancient ritual vessel in Rushan City, east China's Shandong Province, Feb. 6, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Guoxian)