Join the festivities of the Lantern Festival with dragon dances, AI mascots, and cultural heritage at vibrant parades across China!
The Lantern Festival in China is a radiant celebration that lights up the night with cultural extravaganzas and traditional rituals. From the Qiantong Lantern Festival Parade in east China to the Zigong Lantern Festival's magical realm of lantern lights, the country buzzes with vibrant activities. People immerse themselves in dragon dances, lantern displays, and making sweet dumplings to mark the upcoming event. The Hongkou Intangible Cultural Heritage Lantern Fair in Jiangwan Town is a showcase of exquisite lantern creations that illuminate the district with joy and tradition.
As the 2024 Zhangjiajie Lantern Festival of the Year of the Dragon unfolds, the city comes alive with colorful lanterns, reflecting China's rich cultural heritage. In the midst of the Lantern Festival celebrations, Chinese people enjoy eating yuanxiao or tangyuan, symbolizing unity and togetherness. The festival is not only a time for feasting and merriment but also a display of China's economic vitality and cultural pride.
The Lunar New Year, officially recognized as a U.N. floating holiday since 2024, includes 16 must-celebrate days during the Spring Festival, with the Lantern Festival being a central highlight. In an international gesture of recognition, a Lantern Festival celebration at the Chinese Cultural Center in Romania showcased the global appeal of Chinese traditions. As families come together to enjoy the festivities, the Lantern Festival serves as a reminder of the rich heritage that binds communities across the world.
Did you know that the Lantern Festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations, signifying the return to everyday life? Additionally, lantern riddles are a popular activity during the festival, challenging participants with clever wordplay and traditional wisdom.
An aerial drone photo shows villagers and tourists participating in the Qiantong Lantern Festival Parade in Qiantong Town, Ninghai County, east China's ...
People perform a dragon dance in celebration of the upcoming Lantern Festival in Sanlin Town of Pudong New Area, east China's Shanghai Municipality, Feb.
The Zigong Lantern Festival is a traditional cultural spectacle bathed in the brilliance of lantern lights, transforming the city into a magical realm rich ...
Follow the two cute AI-generated mascots to explore the varied rituals and traditions of the Lantern Festival. Guess lantern riddles, make sweet dumplings, ...
The Hongkou Intangible Cultural Heritage Lantern Fair on Wan'an Road in Jiangwan Town. Hongkou District marked the Lantern Festival with a showcase of ...
ZHANGJIAJIE, CHINA / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2024 / Organized by the Zhangjiajie Municipal People's Government and other institutions, the Zhangjiajie ...
The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, has been officially listed as a U.N. floating holiday as of 2024. This year, it falls on Feb. 10. To enjoy a traditional ...
People perform a dragon dance in celebration of the upcoming Lantern Festival in Sanlin Town of Pudong New Area, east China's Shanghai Municipality, Feb.
For Chinese people, eating yuanxiao or tangyuan (glutinous rice balls), enjoying lantern displays, and making nocturnal visits are traditional activities during ...
A child, with mother's help, tries Chinese calligraphy during an event celebrating the Lantern Festi.
A special event replicating the boisterous scenes of Lantern Festival celebrations and unique activities dating back to ancient times in Baihe Town of Qingpu ...
A child, with mother's help, tries Chinese calligraphy during an event celebrating the Lantern Festival at the Chinese Cultural Center in Bucharest, Romania ...
Today marks the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the day when the Lanter.
PRNewswire/ -- February 24th, on the ancient streets of Xijindu in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, the annual Lantern Festival celebration was in full ...
Performers engage in a dragon dance, during the Qiantong Lantern Festival Parade in Qiantong Town, Ninghai County, east China's Zhejiang Province, ...
Ma Haijie (left) teaches a student how to make a lotus lantern for the Lantern Festival at Beijing International Hotel, Dongcheng district, Beijing, Feb.
Lantern Festival 2024 Dazzles with Google Doodle and Cultural Delights. Celebrate with vibrant traditions, sky lanterns, & delicious treats!
STORY: GLOBALink | Experiencing Lantern Festival with Niklas from Denmark in China's PutianSHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024DATELINE: Feb.
Actors perform dragon dance in Yongding District of Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 24, 2024. People across the country celebrate the ...
People attend a "Wulong Xuhua" show to celebrate the Lantern Festival in Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 23, 2024.
BEIJING, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- A seven-day temple fair opened in south China's city of Guangzhou on Saturday, celebrating the Lantern Festival and presenting ...
BEIJING, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- A seven-day temple fair opened in south China's city of Guangzhou on Saturday, celebrating the Lantern Festival and presenting ...
February 24th, on the ancient streets of Xijindu in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, the annual Lantern Festival celebration was in full swing with ...
Explore how the Wulong Xuhua show in Southwest China blends tradition with vibrant celebrations, marking the Lantern Festival's joyous conclusion.
A reunion event for Taiwan businessmen to celebrate the Lantern Festival was held Saturday in Beijing by the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of ...
At the event, Song Tao, head of the two offices, delivered remarks and extended festive greetings to Taiwan compatriots. Song said that the mainland's sound ...
Aiming at celebrating the Chinese Lantern Festival on Saturday, the “2024 Shantou International Lantern Show” has been held at Shantou, a city in Guangdong ...
Traditional performances, including many of the UN-designated categories of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) from across the Yangtze River Delta region, were ...
Initiated by the Shanghai NEY Charity Foundation, the event created a festive atmosphere at the compound featuring community-based care for the elderly ...
PRNewswire/ -- As twilight descends upon the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, the maiden full moon of the Year of the Dragon rises in the sky, commencing a ...
Communities in China and around the world are spending the weekend celebrating the Lantern Festival, which falls on Saturday, Feb. 24.
Lantern Festival, or Yuan Xiao Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival that falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the ...
People perform dragon dance at Nanyue Town of Hengyang, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 24, 2024. People across the country celebrated the Lantern ...
People perform dragon dance at Nanyue Town of Hengyang, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 24, 2024. People across the country celebrated the Lantern ...
Saturday marks China's traditional Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Dragon. On the day that concludes the ...
A seven-day temple fair opened in south China's city of Guangzhou on Saturday, celebrating the Lantern Festival and presenting visitors with traditional ...
To celebrate the Lantern Festival that fell on Saturday, a small square at Nanjie village in Hanshan district, Handan, Hebei province, has been filled with ...
This photo taken on Feb. 24, 2024 shows a view of the butter sculpture show in Taer Monastery in Huangzhong District of Xining, capital of northwest China's ...
STORY: Lantern Festival celebration held in China's Xiong'an New AreaSHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024LENGTH: 00:01:05LOCATION: XIONG'AN ...
A woman takes photos of dragon dance during a parade in celebration of the Lantern Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia on Feb. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Veri Sanovri).
The consumption made during China's traditional Lantern Festival, which is seen as a conclusion to the two-week celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, ...
Southampton was treated to a cultural spectacle as the city celebrated the Chinese Lantern Festival. Hundreds of people flocked to Westquay on Saturday to mark ...