This picture taken on February 27, 2018 shows villagers dressed in traditional costume as they have dinner while attendinf the She Huo festival in Longxian, Shaanxi province.
Villagers in northern China wake up before dawn to paint their faces with pinkish make-up, don colourful robes and wield swords to represent legendary figures for the She Huo festival, a unique event capping Chinese New Year celebrations. / AFP PHOTO / Fred DUFOUR