Welcome to our Chinese Lantern official blog, your ultimate guide to the art, culture, and history of Chinese lanterns. From the latest news on lantern events and industry trends, to an in-depth analysis of exquisite lantern-making craftsmanship and a sharing of thousands of years of lantern history and culture, our blog brings you exclusive insights and captivating stories to light up your cultural journey.
Welcome to our ‘Chinese Lantern Events ＆ News’ section, your go-to source for the latest in Lantern Festival events and industry news from around the world. We bring you captivating reports and insightful analysis, from record-breaking attendance at the Zigong Lantern Festival to the innovative Sun Wukong lantern designs. Stay at the forefront of the industry with us.
This year, the Zigong Lantern World has also incorporated Sun Wukong’s iconic image into its lantern designs. Following the park’s signage and ascending to the hilltop, visitors will encounter a colossal lantern inspired by Sun Wukong, measuring 6 meters in length, 8 meters in width, and towering 18 meters in height.
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.
Here, we delve into the allure of Chinese lantern art and the exquisite craftsmanship behind it.This section will guide you through every detail of the lantern-making process, from traditional techniques like crafting fish lanterns to modern design concepts. Each lantern is a testament to the wisdom and aesthetics of the Chinese people.
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.
Chinese Lanterns reflect the wisdom and taste of the Chinese people. From concept establishment to the final spray painting and coloring, each step is a testament to the craftsmen dedication and ingenuity. Lantern making is not just a craft, but also a cultural heritage.
The history of the Chinese lantern is a microcosm of Chinese civilization. In this section, we invite you to explore the profound cultural significance of Chinese lanterns. Discover how they serve as cultural symbols that light up our spiritual homeland during important traditional festivals.
Chinese New Year lanterns are a time-stamped mark of Chinese civilization spanning four millennia, and the most vivid visual symbol of Spring Festival culture. When lanterns illuminate the winter night, and lantern festivals reawaken cities, these brilliant lights not only carry on ancient sacrificial traditions but also hold people’s eternal hopes for reunion and good fortune.
Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional Festivals in China and appreciate Mid Autumn lantern is the most important activity, the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar every year, it’s the time when autumn is high and fresh, and the moon is the roundest. The festival, with “reunion” at its core, brings families and friends together to admire the full moon, eat moon cakes, and appreciate Mid Autumn lantern.
Chinese Lanterns, also known as flower lanterns (花灯), are an indispensable part of traditional Chinese culture. With a history that goes back thousands of years, lanterns are a unique symbol of Chinese civilization. They carry people’s aspirations for a better life and their blessings, and they represent a pinnacle of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and aesthetics.
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.
Chinese lanterns not only pursue beauty in their design but also carry profound cultural significance. The patterns on the lanterns often contain auspicious meanings such as good fortune and longevity, reflecting people’s aspirations for a good life and respect for traditional culture.
