Taiwan lanterns made their debut in China on Thursday as the two countries prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year.<br /><br />The eastern city of Nanjing joined forces with the Taiwanese city of Chiayi for the traditional Chinese lantern festival.<br /><br />The lantern festival is being held along the scenic Qinhuai River.<br /><br />This year the main designs are of the dragon and phoenix.<br /><br />Though Thursday's ceremony was only open to officials and guests, some members of the public popped in for a first look at the lanterns.
