Back and Bigger: The Aoyu Fish Lantern Returns 🐉🐟
Guess who’s back lighting up Guangzhou? The gigantic floating Aoyu fish lantern that stole the show at the 15th National Games has made its comeback this Sunday at the 2025 Guangzhou International Light Festival. Crowds cheered as its dragon head and fish body glowed across the water.
It took the design team eight months to bring this luminous, inflatable masterpiece to life. Picture shimmering scales powered by LEDs, all floating like your favorite movie set – epic, colorful, and totally Instagrammable. 🎥✨
Beyond the wow factor, the Aoyu fish is a symbol of Lingnan folk culture. Believed to be a guardian beast, it’s worshiped for bringing good fortune to local people in Guangdong. Think of it as the Diwali lamps in India or Loy Krathong lanterns in Thailand – a bright symbol of community and celebration. 🪔🏮
Whether you’re streaming the festival on your phone or strolling along the Pearl River, don’t miss this dynamic fusion of tradition and tech. Catch the Aoyu fish lantern lighting up the night and ride those positive vibes! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
