Shanghai’s iconic Yuyuan Garden transformed into a radiant wonderland today as its annual Lantern Festival officially began, blending traditional Chinese New Year celebrations with Franco-cultural fusion. This year’s display features over 500 intangible cultural heritage lanterns shaped like galloping horses and zodiac symbols, timed to coincide with the 62nd anniversary of China-France diplomatic relations.
🔴 Why it’s lit: French influencer Clarisse Le Guernic joined CGTN’s Zhang Siran for a live cross-cultural tour, showcasing lanterns inspired by both Chinese mythology and French art nouveau designs. "It’s like walking through a glowing storybook where East meets West," Le Guernic told viewers during the broadcast.
🎉 The festival runs through March 1, with augmented reality installations allowing visitors to "feed" digital lantern horses via QR codes. Pro tip: Night sessions after 7 PM feature synchronized light shows set to both guzheng melodies and Edith Piaf classics!
