Over 1,000 dazzling lanterns from Zigong City lit up Beijing’s Wenyuhe Park this week, transforming the skyline into a glowing tapestry of cultural artistry 🎨. The display, part of New Year festivities, showcases Sichuan Province’s 1,000-year-old lantern-making tradition – now recognized as an intangible cultural heritage treasure.
Crafted with intricate details and vibrant designs, the lanterns blend ancient techniques with modern creativity. Locals and tourists alike are flocking to the park, where mythical creatures, floral motifs, and futuristic shapes dance under the night sky 🌌. ‘It’s like stepping into a fairy tale,’ said one visitor, capturing the magic of the event.
Zigong’s lanterns aren’t just local gems – they’ve become global ambassadors of Chinese culture, touring cities worldwide during major festivals. This year’s Beijing showcase runs until Lunar New Year, offering a luminous bridge between tradition and today’s digital generation 📱✨.
