A gala is held in Dongshan village in Ningbo, Zhejiang province on Feb 5 in celebration of the Lantern Festival. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Dongshan village in Ningbo, Zhejiang province held a Lantern Festival gala on Feb 5. The extravaganza enthralled the audience with a variety of performances, including dances, operas, rap music and sketches, directed by and starring villagers from across the city. Check out some highlights!

Villagers put on a dance show themed on fishing culture during a gala in Dongshan village, Ningbo on Feb 5. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Villagers in Ningbo in Zhejiang province perform in a gala in Dongshan village, Ningbo on Feb 5. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A group of African acrobats perform at a village gala in Ningbo on Feb 5. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]