Description of . This photo taken on February 24, 2013 shows Chinese blacksmiths throwing molten metal against a cold stone wall to create sparks during the Lantern Festival which traditionally marks the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations, in Nuanquan, Hebei Province. For over 300 years, the village, which is famous for its blacksmith skills, has maintained the tradition which they considered a cheaper alternative than buying fireworks during the Lantern Festival.      MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images
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