As the Spring Festival approaches, a vibrant tradition comes to life in Zhejiang Province! Meet Xu Zhen, a master craftsman racing against time to create dazzling fish lanterns 🎏—symbols of prosperity and joy for the Lunar New Year. 🌕
The 64-year-old intangible cultural heritage inheritor, whose family has honed this craft for three generations, works tirelessly in his Yuhuan studio. From golden pomfret to cheeky globefish 🐡, each lantern takes three days to craft using techniques passed down over 40 years with his father.
\"Every fold and color tells our story,\" says Xu, whose creations blend ancient symbolism with modern flair. As families worldwide prepare reunions, these luminous fish remind us how traditions swim through time—connecting generations like ripples in water. 🌊✨
