(Yicai) April 15 -- Lanterns of all shapes and sizes are on display at Yu Garden in downtown Shanghai as part of a festive lantern show.

Tourists from home and abroad can admire the lanterns, and enjoy cultural performances and other entertainment programs at Yu Garden, a classical Chinese garden and popular tourist market. The lantern show runs until April 27.

A giant peony lights up to mark the start of the lantern show.

Lanterns shaped as lotus flowers adorn the central lake.

Flower fairies perform a dance in traditional dress.

Light rain on the opening day did little to discourage visitors.

Editors: Tang Shihua, Kim Taylor