Imagine glowing fish with shimmering scales swimming through village streets—except these aren’t real fish, they’re 800-year-old lanterns lighting up Zhanqi in Anhui Province! The annual lantern parade, tied to the Lunar New Year’s Lantern Festival (Yuanxiao Jie), has drawn crowds nationwide to witness this dazzling tradition dating back to the Song Dynasty.
Locals craft the lanterns with bamboo frames and colorful paper, symbolizing prosperity and harmony. This year’s celebrations, running until Feb. 27, blend ancient folklore with modern tourist appeal. One visitor gushed: \"It’s like stepping into a living history book!\"
Why fish? In Chinese culture, they represent abundance—perfect for welcoming a lucky new year! With lantern-lit streets and vibrant performances, Zhanqi’s festival is a must-see for culture enthusiasts and wanderlust-driven travelers alike.
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Ancient Fish Lanterns Illuminate Zhanqi Village in East China!
The annual lantern parade, tied to the Lunar New Year’s Lantern Festival (Yuanxiao Jie), has drawn crowds nationwide to witness this dazzling tradition dating back to the Song Dynasty.
This year’s celebrations, running until Feb. 27, blend ancient folklore with modern tourist appeal. One visitor gushed: \"It’s like stepping into a living history book!\" 
With lantern-lit streets and vibrant performances, Zhanqi’s festival is a must-see for culture enthusiasts and wanderlust-driven travelers alike. 
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