Get ready to step into a glowing wonderland! The 31st Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival opened Friday, blending ancient traditions with futuristic tech in China's Sichuan province. 🏮 With over 200 lantern installations ranging from towering dinosaur designs to anime-inspired scenes, this year's event is serving *major* visual drama.
Highlights include AI-powered mechanical dinosaurs 🦖 (yes, they move!), lanterns crafted using非遗 (intangible cultural heritage) techniques like porcelain mosaic work and paper cutting, and installations featuring crowd-favorite Chinese anime characters. Pro tip: Bring your camera for the 12 mega-sized lantern displays—your Instagram feed will thank you! 📸
New this year: Seven themed zones let visitors dive into interactive experiences, from augmented reality games to light-responsive soundscapes. It's like Coachella met Jurassic Park… if both were designed by lantern artists! 🎢
