Get ready to step into a mythic glow at Zigong in southwest China! This Friday, Jan 23, Zigong’s brand-new lantern extravaganza kicks off, celebrating 2026’s Year of the Horse with a futuristic twist on ancient tales 🏮🐎.
The festival stitches together traditional crafts like tie-dye, paper-cutting and classic lantern-making into epic Chinese myths and historical sagas. You’ll find 11 large-scale lantern scenes—think massive illuminated horses, dragons and gods—plus 200+ medium and small displays lighting up every corner. It’s like walking through your favorite legend IRL 🤩.
Don’t miss the 300-meter themed street, where you can rent costumes and props for killer photo ops 📸. And keep an eye out for 360° roaming performances: actors, dancers and interactive storylines will follow you along the route, so every step feels part of the show!
Whether you’re a culture buff or just chasing epic visuals for the ‘Gram, Zigong’s lantern festival is the place to be. Mark your calendars, grab your crew and let the Year of the Horse light your imagination! 🎉
Reference(s):
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