Hundreds of Taiwanese release "sky lanterns" in hopes of good fortune and prosperity in the new year and to celebrate the upcoming traditional Chinese Lantern Festival on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in the Pingxi district of New Taipei City, Taiwan. The start of the Chinese Lantern festival falls on Monday, Feb. 6. (AP)

Hundreds of Taiwanese prepare to release "sky lanterns" in hopes of good fortune and prosperity in the new year in the Pingxi district of New Taipei City, Taiwan. (AP)