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    Stop What You're Doing And Look At These Photos Of The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

    You can thank us later

    First off, take a stroll under these strings of lanterns

    These beautiful avians will immediately welcome you

    If you're tired you can always rest under these lanterns

    Admire these soldiers

    Remember your Chinese zodiac? Here's for all those who are year of the snake

    Shout out to all the year of the Ox people

    A graceful swan resting on the water

    Last but not least, don't forget to stop and see the main attraction

    Beautiful

    If you're ever in North Carolina for the holiday's then The Chinese Lantern Festival is a sure stop for you and your family.