A dazzling fish lantern parade lit up Xixinan Ancient Village in Huangshan, Anhui Province, blending local tradition with international flair! Over 200 participants, including Dutch visitors from partner village Giethoorn, danced under glowing lanterns shaped like koi fish—symbolizing luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.
The event marked the first anniversary of a 2023 tourism and heritage pact between Xixinan and Giethoorn (aka the ‘Dutch Venice’ ). Think of it as a cultural collab straight out of a Netflix travel show—complete with synchronized dances, fireworks, and mooncake exchanges!
‘This isn’t just about lanterns,’ said local organizer Mei Lin. ‘It’s about building bridges through shared joy.’ The vibe? Pure magic—imagine TikTok-worthy scenes of dragons swirling alongside Dutch folk tunes!
With plans to expand cross-border exchanges, Huangshan is proving that age-old traditions can unite global Gen-Z travelers. Who’s ready to add this to their 2024 bucket list?
Over 200 participants, including Dutch visitors from partner village Giethoorn, danced under glowing lanterns shaped like koi fish—symbolizing luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.
). Think of it as a cultural collab straight out of a Netflix travel show—complete with synchronized dances, fireworks, and mooncake exchanges!
The vibe? Pure magic—imagine TikTok-worthy scenes of dragons swirling alongside Dutch folk tunes!
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