The most eye-catching “Qingcheng Shuangshu” lantern group of the Zigong Lantern Fair in 2024 is precisely this modern expression of the worship of the spirit snake. In the splendor of the millennium salt capital, two eight meters high snake fairies dance in the sky, they shed the traditional white snake legend of the supernatural temperament.
By February 20, 2025, the Zigong Lantern Festival had welcomed over 1 million visitors during Spring Festival, breaking all previous records. The Zigong Lantern Festival is famous for its expert craftsmanship. It’s no wonder people call it a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
This time, I will take you on a tour of the 31st International Dinosaur Lantern Festival from my perspective. As I step into the currently most popular “Green City Twin Beauties” exhibition area at the Zigong Lantern Festival, I feel as if I’ve been transported to a fantastical world.
The Chinese Lantern Festival, also known as the Shangyuan Festival or Lantern Festival, is one of the most representative traditional Chinese holidays, carrying over 2,000 years of history and cultural memory.
The year 2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar, specifically the Yisi Year. To celebrate this special moment, lantern festivals themed around the snake have been held across the country.These lantern festivals create a strong festive atmosphere.
