Citizens perform Yangge folk dance during a Shehuo parade in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Feb. 17, 2011, the Lantern Festival. (Xinhua/Peng Zhaozhi)

Citizens wearing make-up and costumes take part in a Shehuo parade in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Feb. 17, 2011, the Lantern Festival.(Xinhua/Peng Zhaozhi)

A child looks on a Shehuo parade in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Feb. 17, 2011, the Lantern Festival.(Xinhua/Peng Zhaozhi)

Citizens wearing make-up and costumes take part in a Shehuo parade in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Feb. 17, 2011, the Lantern Festival.(Xinhua/Peng Zhaozhi)

A reveler performs in a Shehuo parade in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Feb. 17, 2011, the Lantern Festival.(Xinhua/Peng Zhaozhi)

Shehuo, a variety show, is performed outdoors during the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival which officially ends the Lunar New Year celebrations.