Residents of a village outside Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province perform a fire dragon dance to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on Monday. Photo: VCG

The tradition is said to bring good luck and drive off evil spirits. Photo: VCG

Fire dragon dance performers in Qinghu village, Guangzhou’s Baiyun district, prepare to perform on Monday. Photo: VCG

The “fire dragon” is normally made of bamboo, tree branches and grass. Photo: VCG

A villager photographs fireworks on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo: VCG