23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Chinese New Year
A joyous performer shines under a canopy of golden lights during the midnight Chinese New Year celebrations in Kolkata’s Chinatown. Their sparkling makeup and costume capture the festival’s vibrant spirit and inclusive community energy.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | KOLKATA, India |
| Camera: | ILCE-7M3 |
| Copyright: | © RUMELA DE |