As the Lantern Festival approaches, a series of activities have been launched in Dalad Banner of Ordos city in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. They will run until the 15th day of the first lunar month, or Feb 24.

Festivities include daily dragon and lion dances, iron flower performances, fireworks displays, mesmerizing drone shows, and a host of other spectacular activities.

A traditional performance is staged in Dalad Banner to mark the Lantern Festival. [Photo/WeChat account of Ordos Culture and Tourism]

A performance is staged in Dalad Banner to mark the Lantern Festival. [Photo/WeChat account of Ordos Culture and Tourism]

An iron flower performance is staged in Dalad Banner to mark the Lantern Festival. [Photo/WeChat account of Ordos Culture and Tourism]