Hakka Lantern Festival celebrations

Officials pose with dragon dance teams before they compete in a dragon dance contest in Miaoli County Wednesday. The main event of the local Hakka community's Lantern Festival celebration, which involves throwing firecrackers at dragon dance performances, takes place on Feb. 12. Photo courtesy of Miaoli County government Feb. 9, 2022

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