The 31st Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival held a trial lighting event in the Chinese Lantern World in Zigong, Sichuan province, on Jan 15, attracting many visitors.
With the theme “Lanterns Celebrate China: A Myriad of Splendors”, the festival showcases seven themed zones featuring over 200 lantern installations and integrates intangible cultural heritage crafts like porcelain, Sichuan opera and paper cutting. The festival will open on Friday and run until early May.
Recognized as a national-level #intangibleculturalheritage and the “World’s Best Lantern Festival”, the Zigong Lantern Festival played a key role in the Chinese New Year's UNESCO recognition in 2024.