"I've been buying lanterns here for over 10 years. This time, I'm just buying for my niece to enjoy, not myself. These are traditional customs. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, people eat mooncakes and play with lanterns," he said.

"We rarely find traditional handcrafted lanterns these days. They are worth the price, because they are made with pure craftsmanship, and the labor that goes into them should be appreciated," said a customer.

Traditional designs, such as gold fish and fruit lanterns, continue to be popular among customers, while the shop's owner Peng Shaoying has introduced several animal-themed lanterns this year, including small horse and deer lanterns, which are particularly loved by children.
"Making the deer lantern is a bit more complicated and takes longer time, as the antlers and neck are difficult to make. The horse lantern is easier since it has no horns, but it still takes more than two hours to make one," said Peng.

Celebrating 30 years in business, Peng has built lasting relationship with her customers, many of whom have even become friends. She expressed her gratitude for their support, which has allowed her to continue her craft for so many years.
"Every year, the customers buy traditional handmade lanterns for their families to enjoy. We're happy that our products are appreciated by them," said Peng.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a significant traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. This year, the festival fell on Monday.

During the festival, family members gather to admire the moon, share mooncakes and light lanterns to enjoy the happiness of family reunion.