Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei will all host wonderful lantern exhibitions during the 2024 Spring Festival. Among them, the Beijing Wenyu Thousand Lantern Festival will display more than 1,000 groups of colored lanterns in a large space of 400 acres, presenting elements of traditional Chinese culture and allowing tourists to appreciate the charm of Chinese culture. The main theme of the Zigong lanterns is the 15-meter-high lantern group called "Illuminating the New Year", which was built by about 50 intangible cultural heritage craftsmen over a period of 20 days. In addition, the Lantern Festival also set up different theme modules, and linked up with a number of well-known food and specialty food brands to bring visitors a colorful map of Chinese New Year flavors. Beijing International Flower Port will hold the Longteng Shengshi Folk Lantern Carnival, displaying 32 sets of exquisitely shaped lanterns to light up the main road of the park, blending with the ecological landscape to create a strong New Year's atmosphere.
During the period, there will also be a variety of traditional Chinese folk parade performances, such as dragon and lion dances, stilt walking, rowing, Yangge twisting, etc., to create an immersive experience for visitors. In addition, there are local characteristic folk snacks for tourists to taste. Beijing's Shiyuan Park will host the second Lantern Art Festival, showcasing more than 1,000 lanterns until March 15. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful landscape of lights and lanterns during the evening hours. Welcome to the 2nd Lantern Art Festival in Beijing Shiyuan Park! There are a breathtaking 200,000 lanterns here, adding countless nights to the capital. This year, we have specially created a science and technology lantern area, which uses mythological stories as clues to tell the story of the Yanqing area and the ancient mythological character "Shun" Emperor.
In this mysterious techno-lantern area, you'll be transported into a fabulous world. Light and technology combine to create a dazzling and magical spectacle. You will see how Emperor Shun managed the flood and inherited Chinese civilization; You'll witness mythical beasts and immortals dancing in the night sky. These spectacular scenes will make you feel like you are in a fairy tale world and forget about the distractions of the world. In addition to the Lantern Art Festival in Beijing Shiyuan Park, the Happy Island of Tianjin Water Park also held the first Water Lantern Festival, bringing you a different kind of light feast. Here, you can enjoy nine fantasy-themed lantern displays, each of which exudes mysterious colors and unique charms. When night falls, the parade of illuminations begins, and the performances on the stage will bring you endless joy.
This water lantern festival will light up your mind and immerse you in endless joy. If you want to experience more cultural heritage, then the national tide lantern exhibition in Yangliuqing Ancient Town is definitely not to be missed. Here, traditional culture blends with modern technology to create an immersive lantern experience. You'll see traditional lanterns combined with modern technological elements to create a unique flair. When you walk into the lantern exhibition area, it is as if you have entered a time and space tunnel full of magic, allowing you to feel the charm of traditional culture and the innovation of modern technology. In addition, the lantern festival in Zhengding Ancient City is themed "Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, Painting the Ancient City with a Thousand Lanterns", showing visitors the cultural essence of this ancient city and the elements of traditional Chinese culture.
When night falls, the ancient city painted by a thousand lights unfolds in front of you like a gorgeous picture. You can enjoy the display of traditional handicrafts and feel the historical charm of the ancient city. This lantern will take you through time and space to appreciate the unique charm of the ancient city of Zhengding. The Lantern Art Festival and the Lantern Festival not only brought us visual enjoyment, but also showed us the breadth and profundity of Chinese culture. Through the change of lighting and the presentation of creativity, we can better understand and inherit traditional culture. This is also a way to display our traditional festivals, allowing us to relive the tradition in a joyful atmosphere and feel the uniqueness of Chinese civilization. So, no matter where you are, find a time to visit these lantern festivals and immerse yourself in the beautiful night.
Let's feel the shining lights, feel the charm of traditional culture, and feel the unique charm of traditional Chinese festivals. I believe that when you look back, you will definitely find that this journey is so beautiful and unforgettable! The Shanhaiguan Ancient City Annual Expo is about to open, which will last for 24 days! This is a great opportunity for us to step into the arms of this ancient city and feel the strong flavor of the New Year. From February 2nd to February 25th, the ancient city will welcome a feast of lights. The event will take the five major light areas as the core, displaying a variety of light arts, bringing a visual feast to visitors. On the West Street of the Old Town, you will be able to see beautifully themed door lamp clusters, and colorful traditional lanterns hanging from the trees on both sides of the East Avenue Road.
And Yiguan Square will display a variety of fantastic lantern groups, which is dizzying. The most eye-catching is the "Dragon Teng Wanli" giant lantern group on the surface of Ruilian Pavilion Lake, which will become the highlight of this lantern exhibition. When night falls, the entire ancient city will be lit up with light decorations to create a festive Spring Festival atmosphere. In addition to the light art, the ancient city of Shanhaiguan will also display traditional handicraft making, guessing lantern riddles, writing Spring Festival couplets and other interactive elements of the New Year. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make traditional handicrafts and experience China's ancient cultural traditions. Guessing lantern riddles and writing Spring Festival couplets are an indispensable part of traditional Chinese customs, and you can participate with your family and friends to experience the charm of Chinese culture. The ancient city will also present an iron-striking flower performance by intangible cultural heritage craftsmen, allowing visitors to see the exquisite traditional crafts up close.
In addition, activities such as food, cultural and creative streets, and special performances will also bring more surprises and fun to visitors. Whether it's a variety of food or a great show, you'll find something for yourself. In addition to the event itself, the ancient city of Shanhaiguan itself is a treasure worth exploring. It is located in Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province, and is one of the ancient border fortresses in China. It has a rich history and rich culture, and every corner is filled with an ancient atmosphere. You can stroll through the streets of the ancient city and feel the vicissitudes of thousands of years; You can climb the city walls and get a great view of the whole city; You can also visit ancient buildings and learn about the origins of ancient cultures. Here, you'll be able to experience the charm of China's long history. The Annual Expo is about to begin, are you ready?
Let's embark on this cultural journey together, feel the charm of the ancient city, and appreciate the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture. Bring your family and friends and spend an unforgettable Spring Festival holiday together! Remember, the Shanhaiguan Ancient City Annual Expo is waiting for you! References: 1Shanhaiguan Ancient City Annual Expo Official **2Encyclopedia of Chinese Culture