People participate in the Water Lantern Festival at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 16, 2025. The event attracted hundreds of residents and visitors to enjoy the illuminated lanterns and share wishes for hope and joy. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

Lanterns float on water during the Water Lantern Festival at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 16, 2025. The event attracted hundreds of residents and visitors to enjoy the illuminated lanterns and share wishes for hope and joy. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

A woman takes photos of her water lantern during the Water Lantern Festival in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 16, 2025. The event attracted hundreds of residents and visitors to enjoy the illuminated lanterns and share wishes for hope and joy. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

People release water lanterns on the Lafarge Lake during the Water Lantern Festival in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 16, 2025. The event attracted hundreds of residents and visitors to enjoy the illuminated lanterns and share wishes for hope and joy. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)