Zigong lantern festival lights up
By Peng Chao and Zhao Junfeng in Chengdu |
China Daily |
Updated: 2026-01-26 08:44
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The 32nd Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival got underway on Friday evening in Sichuan province, transforming China's "salt capital" into a high-tech land of illumination.
This year's Zigong lantern festival features 11 sets of large-scale lanterns and more than 200 smaller displays across 10 themed zones, presenting a spectacular fusion of traditional craftsmanship, cultural storytelling and modern technology.
Among the highlights is a 210-meter-long installation inspired by the philosopher Zhuangzi, featuring the legendary kunpeng — a mythical creature that transforms from a giant fish into a bird.
