2024 'Nihao! China' Lantern Festival: 24-hour live broadcast
1 year, 1 month ago

2024 'Nihao! China' Lantern Festival: 24-hour live broadcast

China Daily  

The ancient Chinese folk tradition of Lantern Festival is a vibrant cultural phenomenon that embodies the country's rich cultural heritage. As the Lantern Festival approaches on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, China Daily website has specially planned the "Nihao! China" Lantern Festival 24-Hour Live Global Broadcast event. From the highly anticipated Harbin Ice and Snow World to the Parisian Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival; from the ancient yet modern intertwining of the Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing to the Year of the Dragon Lantern Festival in Hungary; from the renowned "Number One Lantern" in Zigong Lantern Festival to the fairytale journey of the "Lanternia" International Lantern Festival in Italy, China Daily's bilingual hosts will lead global audiences across time and space, jointly opening a feast of light and shadow that blends tradition with modernity while experiencing the infinite charm of multicultural fusion and collision. China" Lantern Festival 24-Hour Live Global Broadcast event is hosted by China Daily website and is part of the 2024 global celebration of Happy Chinese New Year Program.

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Lantern Festival celebrated with lights, rice dumplings in Taiwan and China
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lantern Festival celebrated with lights, rice dumplings in Taiwan and China

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of people in Taiwan and China celebrated the Lantern Festival by releasing paper lanterns into the night sky, visiting light installations and snacking on glutinous rice dumplings. At the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in northern Taiwan, thousands lined up in the rain to light up and observe wish lanterns. People in China also celebrated the Lantern Festival, although no …

Lanterns light up Taiwan as Chinese festival celebrated across island
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lanterns light up Taiwan as Chinese festival celebrated across island

China Daily  

TAIPEI -- As night falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, Taiwan transforms into a dazzling spectacle of light. The Chinese Lantern Festival, which fell on Wednesday this year, marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations and symbolizes the coming of spring. This year, with the zodiac cycle ushering in the Year …

Qingdao celebrates Lantern Festival with cultural events
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qingdao celebrates Lantern Festival with cultural events

China Daily  

International friends and local residents joyfully make yuanxiao together at the Lantern Festival celebration event in Shibei district. On Feb 12, Qingdao's Shibei district and Jiaozhou marked the Lantern Festival with a series of vibrant cultural activities, celebrating traditional Chinese customs and promoting cultural exchange. In Shibei district, the Lantern Festival event at Haiyun Plaza featured a variety of performances, …

Lanterns light up Taiwan as Chinese festival celebrated across island
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lanterns light up Taiwan as Chinese festival celebrated across island

China Daily  

TAIPEI -- As night falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, Taiwan transforms into a dazzling spectacle of light. The Chinese Lantern Festival, which fell on Wednesday this year, marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations and symbolizes the coming of spring. This year, with the zodiac cycle ushering in the Year …

Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrate the Lantern Festival with high hopes and rice dumplings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrate the Lantern Festival with high hopes and rice dumplings

Associated Press  

NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan — Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrated the Lantern Festival on Wednesday by releasing paper lanterns into the night sky, visiting light installations and snacking on glutinous rice dumplings. At the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in northern Taiwan, thousands lined up in the rain to light up and observe wish lanterns. People in China also celebrated the …

Spring Festival holiday sees surge in visitor number, tourism revenue
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spring Festival holiday sees surge in visitor number, tourism revenue

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy the Zhanqi fish-shaped lantern parade, an intangible cultural heritage, in Zhanqi village, Huangshan city, Anhui province on Jan 30, 2025. The just concluded Spring Festival holiday — from Jan 28 to Feb 4 — recorded a tourism boom with both the visitor number and tourism-related revenue seeing remarkable growth. Tourism destinations highlighting folk customs, traditional New Year celebrations …

Spring Festival holiday sees surge in visitor number, tourism revenue
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spring Festival holiday sees surge in visitor number, tourism revenue

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy the Zhanqi fish-shaped lantern parade, an intangible cultural heritage, in Zhanqi village, Huangshan city, Anhui province on Jan 30, 2025. The just concluded Spring Festival holiday — from Jan 28 to Feb 4 — recorded a tourism boom with both the visitor number and tourism-related revenue seeing remarkable growth. Tourism destinations highlighting folk customs, traditional New Year celebrations …

A 2025 guide to Lunar New Year as we slither into the Year of the Snake
55 years, 2 months ago

A 2025 guide to Lunar New Year as we slither into the Year of the Snake

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. It’s all part of the fun as the world gears up to celebrate Lunar New Year, widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities around the planet. No Lunar New Year preparation would be complete without the aforementioned hanging of red banners …

Spring Festival light show graces night sky of Kuala Lumpur
2 months ago

Spring Festival light show graces night sky of Kuala Lumpur

China Daily  

The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launch ceremony and gala was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. The "Happy Chinese New Year" celebrations worldwide, organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism, have been held annually for 25 consecutive years. The year 2025 will mark the first …

Spring Festival light show graces night sky of Kuala Lumpur
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2 months ago

Spring Festival light show graces night sky of Kuala Lumpur

China Daily  

The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launch ceremony and gala was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. The "Happy Chinese New Year" celebrations worldwide, organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism, have been held annually for 25 consecutive years. The year 2025 will mark the first …

Spring Festival light show graces night sky of Kuala Lumpur
2 months ago

Spring Festival light show graces night sky of Kuala Lumpur

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-26 11:59 The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launch ceremony and gala was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. The "Happy Chinese New Year" celebrations worldwide, organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism, have been held annually for 25 consecutive years. The year …

Lantern festival for Chinese New Year in Qingdao commences
2 months ago

Lantern festival for Chinese New Year in Qingdao commences

China Daily  

Qingdao's art lantern festival for Chinese New Year kicked off in a brilliant manner at the Qingdao Cosmopolitan Exposition in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Jan 22. Leveraging the rich experience and exquisite craftsmanship of the Zigong lantern festival in Sichuan province, over 50 sets of large lantern installations, with auspicious meanings and exquisite beauty, will present a beautiful …

Lantern festival for Chinese New Year in Qingdao commences
2 months ago

Lantern festival for Chinese New Year in Qingdao commences

China Daily  

Qingdao's art lantern festival for Chinese New Year kicked off in a brilliant manner at the Qingdao Cosmopolitan Exposition in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Jan 22. Leveraging the rich experience and exquisite craftsmanship of the Zigong lantern festival in Sichuan province, over 50 sets of large lantern installations, with auspicious meanings and exquisite beauty, will present a beautiful …

Lantern festival for Chinese New Year in Qingdao commences
2 months ago

Lantern festival for Chinese New Year in Qingdao commences

China Daily  

Qingdao's art lantern festival for Chinese New Year kicked off in a brilliant manner at the Qingdao Cosmopolitan Exposition in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Jan 22. Leveraging the rich experience and exquisite craftsmanship of the Zigong lantern festival in Sichuan province, over 50 sets of large lantern installations, with auspicious meanings and exquisite beauty, will present a beautiful …

Lantern festival for Chinese New Year in Qingdao commences
2 months, 1 week ago

Lantern festival for Chinese New Year in Qingdao commences

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: January 23, 2025 Qingdao's art lantern festival for Chinese New Year kicked off in a brilliant manner at the Qingdao Cosmopolitan Exposition in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Jan 22. Leveraging the rich experience and exquisite craftsmanship of the Zigong lantern festival in Sichuan province, over 50 sets of large lantern installations, with auspicious meanings and …

A truly global celebration
2 months, 1 week ago

A truly global celebration

China Daily  

Participants in a salon on Spring Festival's global legacy — David Moser, associate professor at Beijing's Capital Normal University, Wen Chunying, Communication University of China's dean of the School of International Studies, and Kirill Kravtsov, a postgraduate student from the School of Journalism and Communication at Peking University — write the character fu, which is often used to express auspicious …

A truly global celebration
2 months, 1 week ago

A truly global celebration

China Daily  

Participants in a salon on Spring Festival's global legacy — David Moser, associate professor at Beijing's Capital Normal University, Wen Chunying, Communication University of China's dean of the School of International Studies, and Kirill Kravtsov, a postgraduate student from the School of Journalism and Communication at Peking University — write the character fu, which is often used to express auspicious …

Chang'an Lantern Festival lights up Xi'an's historic sites
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2 months, 1 week ago

Chang'an Lantern Festival lights up Xi'an's historic sites

China Daily  

The Chang'an Lantern Festival kicked off on Wednesday in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The Chang'an Lantern Festival kicked off on Wednesday in three major popular sites of Xi'an, Shaanxi province, and will run until March 16. This year's lantern festival at the City Wall featured designs inspired by 38 national treasure-level cultural relics, bringing these historical artifacts to life in a …

Chang'an Lantern Festival lights up Xi'an's historic sites
2 months, 1 week ago

Chang'an Lantern Festival lights up Xi'an's historic sites

China Daily  

The Chang'an Lantern Festival kicked off on Wednesday in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The Chang'an Lantern Festival kicked off on Wednesday in three major popular sites of Xi'an, Shaanxi province, and will run until March 16. This year's lantern festival at the City Wall featured designs inspired by 38 national treasure-level cultural relics, bringing these historical artifacts to life in a …

A truly global celebration
2 months, 1 week ago

A truly global celebration

China Daily  

Participants in a salon on Spring Festival's global legacy — David Moser, associate professor at Beijing's Capital Normal University, Wen Chunying, Communication University of China's dean of the School of International Studies, and Kirill Kravtsov, a postgraduate student from the School of Journalism and Communication at Peking University — write the character fu, which is often used to express auspicious …

Jiangyan lantern show to light up Chinese New Year
2 months, 1 week ago

Jiangyan lantern show to light up Chinese New Year

China Daily  

The enchanting 2025 Jiangyan Spring Festival Lantern Show is set to light up the city from Jan 22 and continue through Feb 16. This year's lanterns draw inspiration from the rich Spring Festival and Lantern Festival traditions, blending them with the cultural heritage of Jiangyan district, Taizhou. Strolling through the vibrant sea of lights, visitors are poised to not only …

Watch LIVE | Embracing Cultures: Spring Festival beyond China
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2 months, 1 week ago

Watch LIVE | Embracing Cultures: Spring Festival beyond China

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-21 10:57 Spring Festival is not only a grand festival for the Chinese people but also a UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Join us for a new edition of "Embracing Cultures", China Daily's senior foreign correspondent Erik Nilsson and host Hu Zhe will engage with cultural experts from China and beyond to explore the rich traditions …

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing
Top News
4 months ago

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily  

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing
Top News
4 months ago

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily  

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing
Top News
4 months ago

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily  

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing
4 months ago

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily  

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

Beijing to stage grand lantern show to mark Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day
7 months ago

Beijing to stage grand lantern show to mark Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day

China Daily  

BEIJING -- Beijing is set to host a spectacular lantern show in celebration of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday. Shen Hongyue, president of the city's lantern industry association, said that the Zigong lantern show has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. What makes this upcoming show special is its blending of Zigong's traditional lantern artistry …

International students celebrate Lantern Festival in Qingdao
1 year, 1 month ago

International students celebrate Lantern Festival in Qingdao

China Daily  

International students gathered at the international talent community in the Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone on Feb 23 to celebrate the Lantern Festival. The event saw 32 international students from China University of Petroleum and Shandong University of Science and Technology participating in various activities. A riddle-guessing activity, a Lantern Festival tradition, added to the festive …

China's festive boom continues in run-up to Lantern Festival
1 year, 1 month ago

China's festive boom continues in run-up to Lantern Festival

China Daily  

Visitors admire dragon-themed lanterns at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai on January 29, 2024. Spectacular lantern fairs are being held across the country, with vibrant and exquisite lanterns dazzling visitors from cites to villages. People are enjoying colorful lanterns while taking part in cultural activities such as poetry appreciation and riddle solving to appreciate the charm of Chinese culture. The fascination …

China's festive boom continues in run-up to Lantern Festival
1 year, 1 month ago

China's festive boom continues in run-up to Lantern Festival

China Daily  

Visitors admire dragon-themed lanterns at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai on January 29, 2024. Spectacular lantern fairs are being held across the country, with vibrant and exquisite lanterns dazzling visitors from cites to villages. People are enjoying colorful lanterns while taking part in cultural activities such as poetry appreciation and riddle solving to appreciate the charm of Chinese culture. The fascination …

2024 'Nihao! China' Lantern Festival: 24-hour live broadcast
1 year, 1 month ago

2024 'Nihao! China' Lantern Festival: 24-hour live broadcast

China Daily  

The ancient Chinese folk tradition of Lantern Festival is a vibrant cultural phenomenon that embodies the country's rich cultural heritage. As the Lantern Festival approaches on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, China Daily website has specially planned the "Nihao! China" Lantern Festival 24-Hour Live Global Broadcast event. From the highly anticipated Harbin Ice and Snow World to …

150,000 visitors revel in Lunar New Year festivities in Guangyuan
1 year, 1 month ago

150,000 visitors revel in Lunar New Year festivities in Guangyuan

China Daily  

A special Spring Festival lantern show kicks off in Guangyuan, Sichuan province on Feb 2, 2024, lasting for 23 days. On Feb 17, the day that marks the eighth day of the Lunar New Year and conclusion of the Spring Festival holiday, the fervor of the 2024 lantern show in Guangyuan, Southwest China's Sichuan province was still felt among local …

Chinese New Year 2024: What is Lantern Festival and how is it celebrated?
1 year, 1 month ago

Chinese New Year 2024: What is Lantern Festival and how is it celebrated?

Hindustan Times  

On the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar's first month, people in China and other Asian nations, including Vietnam and Korea, celebrate the Lantern Festival, a holiday honoring their departed ancestors. During the Lantern Festival, also known as Floating Lanterns Festival or Shangyuan Festival, houses are decorated with vibrant lanterns, with riddles written on them. Buying new clothes and hanging …

History of Chinese New Year celebrations in China
1 year, 1 month ago

History of Chinese New Year celebrations in China

Hindustan Times  

Chinese New Year 2024: The history of Chinese New Year celebrations in China stretches back over 4,000 years. A giant dragon lantern installed at a park ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations in Wuhan, China on February 11. Early Origins: Prior to the establishment of the New Year celebration, ancient Chinese communities would come together to rejoice in the conclusion …

38th Qinhuai Lantern Festival lights up China
1 year, 1 month ago

38th Qinhuai Lantern Festival lights up China

China Daily  

Dragon-themed lantern displayed at Laomendong district, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Jan 21st, 2024. Compared to previous years' lantern festivals, one of the major highlights this year is the prominent the Year of the Dragon theme. On the evening of February 2, the 2024 "Light Up China" event, the 38th annual China Qinhuai Lantern Festival lighting ceremony, began at the Bailuzhou park …

38th Qinhuai Lantern Festival lights up China
1 year, 1 month ago

38th Qinhuai Lantern Festival lights up China

China Daily  

Dragon-themed lantern displayed at Laomendong district, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Jan 21st, 2024. Compared to previous years' lantern festivals, one of the major highlights this year is the prominent the Year of the Dragon theme. On the evening of February 2, the 2024 "Light Up China" event, the 38th annual China Qinhuai Lantern Festival lighting ceremony, began at the Bailuzhou park …

38th Qinhuai Lantern Festival lights up China
1 year, 1 month ago

38th Qinhuai Lantern Festival lights up China

China Daily  

Dragon-themed lantern displayed at Laomendong district, Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Jan 21st, 2024. Compared to previous years' lantern festivals, one of the major highlights this year is the prominent the Year of the Dragon theme. On the evening of February 2, the 2024 "Light Up China" event, the 38th annual China Qinhuai Lantern Festival lighting ceremony, began at the Bailuzhou park …

A brilliant celebration
1 year, 2 months ago

A brilliant celebration

China Daily  

The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show kicks off in Shanghai on Sunday to welcome the upcoming Year of the Dragon. The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show kicked off in Shanghai on Sunday to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, which begins on Feb 10. Like the previous edition, this year's show, which features thousands of lanterns, is also inspired …

Annual lantern show sheds new light on ancient culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Annual lantern show sheds new light on ancient culture

China Daily  

The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show kicks off in Shanghai on Sunday to welcome the upcoming Year of the Dragon. The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show kicked off in Shanghai on Sunday to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, which begins on Feb 10. Like the previous edition, this year's show, which features thousands of lanterns, is also inspired …

A brilliant celebration
1 year, 2 months ago

A brilliant celebration

China Daily  

The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show kicks off in Shanghai on Sunday to welcome the upcoming Year of the Dragon. The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Show kicked off in Shanghai on Sunday to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, which begins on Feb 10. Like the previous edition, this year's show, which features thousands of lanterns, is also inspired …

Lighting up the world
1 year, 3 months ago

Lighting up the world

China Daily  

Lantern festivals add magic to celebrations and their designs are deeply inspired by traditional culture, Yang Xiaoyu reports. Shortly after organizing the lantern carnival at the Aldrich Bay Park in Hong Kong on Sept 24, Wan Songtao and his team hurried back to their hometown of Zigong in Sichuan province, where another grand lantern show was on the cards. Early …

Lighting up the world
1 year, 3 months ago

Lighting up the world

China Daily  

Lantern festivals add magic to celebrations and their designs are deeply inspired by traditional culture, Yang Xiaoyu reports. Shortly after organizing the lantern carnival at the Aldrich Bay Park in Hong Kong on Sept 24, Wan Songtao and his team hurried back to their hometown of Zigong in Sichuan province, where another grand lantern show was on the cards. Early …

Lantern festival to illuminate Budapest for the Year of the Dragon
1 year, 3 months ago

Lantern festival to illuminate Budapest for the Year of the Dragon

China Daily  

The dragon lantern festival, part of the "Happy Chinese New Year" program, is set to open at one of Europe's oldest zoos, the Budapest Zoo, from Dec 16, 2023 to Feb 24, 2024. The lantern festival is co-organized by the Budapest Zoo, Zigong Haitian Culture Co.,Ltd, and the China-Europe Economic and Cultural Tourism Development Center, with support from the Chinese …

Lantern festival to illuminate Budapest for the Year of the Dragon
1 year, 3 months ago

Lantern festival to illuminate Budapest for the Year of the Dragon

China Daily  

The dragon lantern festival, part of the "Happy Chinese New Year" program, is set to open at one of Europe's oldest zoos, the Budapest Zoo, from Dec 16, 2023 to Feb 24, 2024. The lantern festival is co-organized by the Budapest Zoo, Zigong Haitian Culture Co.,Ltd, and the China-Europe Economic and Cultural Tourism Development Center, with support from the Chinese …

Lantern festival to illuminate Budapest for the Year of the Dragon
1 year, 3 months ago

Lantern festival to illuminate Budapest for the Year of the Dragon

China Daily  

The dragon lantern festival, part of the "Happy Chinese New Year" program, is set to open at one of Europe's oldest zoos, the Budapest Zoo, from Dec 16, 2023 to Feb 24, 2024. The lantern festival is co-organized by the Budapest Zoo, Zigong Haitian Culture Co.,Ltd, and the China-Europe Economic and Cultural Tourism Development Center, with support from the Chinese …

Lantern festival to illuminate Budapest for the Year of the Dragon
1 year, 3 months ago

Lantern festival to illuminate Budapest for the Year of the Dragon

China Daily  

The dragon lantern festival, part of the "Happy Chinese New Year" program, is set to open at one of Europe's oldest zoos, the Budapest Zoo, from Dec 16, 2023 to Feb 24, 2024. The lantern festival is co-organized by the Budapest Zoo, Zigong Haitian Culture Co.,Ltd, and the China-Europe Economic and Cultural Tourism Development Center, with support from the Chinese …

Festive China: Lantern Show
1 year, 6 months ago

Festive China: Lantern Show

China Daily  

Chinese people have appreciated the beauty of lanterns for years. Yuyuan Lantern Show in Shanghai and Qinhuai Lantern Show in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, are two notable shows. Mentioning Chinese lanterns would not be complete without alluding to a city in Southwest China's Sichuan province, Zigong, often hailed as the City of Lanterns. Lantern production is now a driving …

Festive China: Lantern Show
1 year, 6 months ago

Festive China: Lantern Show

China Daily  

Chinese people have appreciated the beauty of lanterns for years. Yuyuan Lantern Show in Shanghai and Qinhuai Lantern Show in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, are two notable shows. Mentioning Chinese lanterns would not be complete without alluding to a city in Southwest China's Sichuan province, Zigong, often hailed as the City of Lanterns. Lantern production is now a driving …

Folk culture illuminates Lantern Festival
2 years, 1 month ago

Folk culture illuminates Lantern Festival

China Daily  

Costumed stilt walkers entertain onlookers last week in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region as part of celebrations marking Lantern Festival. This year, Lantern Festival falls on Sunday, marking the official end of the Spring Festival celebrations in China. Observed on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when a full moon appears in the sky, …

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