Dragon dance to celebrate the Lantern Festival at Iron Horse Square in Karamay on Feb 21. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Laser technology is used in Karamay to put on a dazzling Lantern Festival show on Feb 21. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Traditional riddle games receive a modern treatment this year, as QR codes are used to allow participants to solve them on their mobile phones. [Photo provided to China Daily]