A woman dressed as an empress dowager of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) prepares for a performance to celebrate the Lantern Festival, on the last day of Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, in Beijing, February 17, 2011. [Photo/Agencies] 

People take part in a Chinese traditional guessing game during a celebration for the Lantern Festival, on the last day of Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, in Beijing, February 17, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]