When the lanterns are supplied with a candle and the festival begins, the couples appear out of nowhere and traipse through scenes like this. I wasn't even planning on going to the festival, but then decided at the last minute to have a look. This is the last night, and very late at that. I think I missed all the young lovers, thank goodness.

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