T he night came alive with the glow of 3,000 lanterns in a stunning array of shapes and sizes, each one hanging or placed ...

Dozens of giant lanterns in the shape of mythical creatures, flowers and legendary characters light up the night sky in southern China -- a dreamlike spectacle to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year ...

UJI, Kyoto Prefecture--Manpukuji temple here is celebrating its Chinese roots with 30 or so Chinese-style lanterns that transform its grounds into a magical world of light in the evening.