China’s Lunar New Year celebrations sparkled to a close this week with the Lantern Festival , a vibrant cultural feast of glowing lanterns, riddles, and dazzling drone displays. From ancient streets to modern plazas, the festival blended tradition and tech for a night to remember!
In Jincheng (Shanxi Province), over 1,000 lanterns lit up the night, including designs inspired by folklore like the mythical ‘Black Myth Wukong’ . But the real showstopper? A sky-high drone performance choreographed to form glowing symbols of luck and unity – think floating dragons and poetic messages!
Meanwhile, Tongren (Guizhou Province) turned up the charm with waist drum parades and a Lantern Riddle Alley where 2,000+ puzzles kept crowds laughing and guessing. Pro tip: Solving a riddle = instant good fortune!
Families nationwide capped the night with sweet sticky rice balls called tangyuan , symbolizing reunion. As fireworks painted the sky
, the festival reminded everyone: Even in a digital age, some traditions shine brighter than ever.
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China marks Lantern Festival with glowing lights and sweet traditions
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