Yanhuo alley of Shuijie Street in Zhouzhi county, is ablaze with lights on the evening of Feb 14 to welcome in the Lantern Festival, which falls on Feb 15 this year. The county is located in Xi'an, capital city of Northwest China's Shaanxi province. [Photo by Xie Wei/Xi'an Daily]

Locals buy festive lanterns displayed on Changying West Road in Xi'an on Feb 14. [Photo by Wang Xudong/Xi'an Daily]

A dramatic moment takes place during a traditional Qinqiang Opera performance, staged in the Yisu Theater Cultural District in Xi'an on Feb 14. [Photo by Shang Hongtao/Xi'an Daily]

Lively Qinqiang Opera performances are staged in the Yisu Theater Cultural District in Xi'an, attracting hordes of locals. [Photo by Shang Hongtao/Xi'an Daily]