Lantern Festival Traditions Shine Bright Across China with Dragons, Drums, and Neon Displays
The Lantern Festival of 2025 illuminated China with vibrant cultural displays, from Chengdu's fiery Dragon Pole to Shanghai's neon lights. Celebrations highlighted traditions like lantern riddles and tangyuan dumplings, blending contemporary creativity with ancient customs rooted in Buddhist and imperial history.
Feb, 12 2025
China Ablaze with Lanterns as Lantern Festival Nears
As February 12, 2025, approaches, China is lighting up for the Lantern Festival, the last spark of the Lunar New Year festivities. This vibrant celebration is marked by dazzling lanterns, family gatherings with tangyuan, and cultural performances. Notable events feature the Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival and the Qinhuai Lantern Show, while global celebrations spread to the U.S., New Zealand, and Vietnam.
Feb, 12 2025