This flaming display held in mid-February is called Dondo yaki, in which huge pyres of New Year's decorations are burned to send off old spirits and to pray for health and safety in the upcoming year.
Photo of the Day Archive for January 2004
Eclipsed in Hong Kong
Photo of the Day Archive for August 2006
Photo of the Day Archive for July 2006
Riding the Eastern & Oriental Express
Lost and Found at Cinequest 21
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