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Giant dragon lantern to light up Jinan entertainment hub

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Workers assemble a 30-metre-long dragon lantern, the largest decoration at the
Workers assemble a 30-metre-long dragon lantern, the largest decoration at the "Impressions Jinan Spring World," a shopping and entertainment hub in Jinan city in east China's Shandong Province, on December 25, 2023. /IC

Workers assemble a 30-metre-long dragon lantern, the largest decoration at the "Impressions Jinan Spring World," a shopping and entertainment hub in Jinan city in east China's Shandong Province, on December 25, 2023. /IC

A 30-metre-long festive dragon lantern is seen being assembled at
A 30-metre-long festive dragon lantern is seen being assembled at "Impressions Jinan Spring World," a shopping and entertainment hub in Jinan city in east China's Shandong Province, on December 25, 2023. /IC

A 30-metre-long festive dragon lantern is seen being assembled at "Impressions Jinan Spring World," a shopping and entertainment hub in Jinan city in east China's Shandong Province, on December 25, 2023. /IC

A child poses in front of festive lanterns of ancient Chinese thinkers at
A child poses in front of festive lanterns of ancient Chinese thinkers at "Impressions Jinan Spring World", a shopping and entertainment hub in Jinan city, east China's Shandong Province, on December 25, 2023. /IC

A child poses in front of festive lanterns of ancient Chinese thinkers at "Impressions Jinan Spring World", a shopping and entertainment hub in Jinan city, east China's Shandong Province, on December 25, 2023. /IC

Visitors stroll through
Visitors stroll through "Impressions Jinan Spring World," a shopping and entertainment hub in Jinan city in east China's Shandong Province, on December 25, 2023, where festive lanterns have been set up to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival. /IC

Visitors stroll through "Impressions Jinan Spring World," a shopping and entertainment hub in Jinan city in east China's Shandong Province, on December 25, 2023, where festive lanterns have been set up to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival. /IC

Festive lanterns featuring ancient Chinese thinkers are displayed ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival at
Festive lanterns featuring ancient Chinese thinkers are displayed ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival at "Impressions Jinan Spring World," a shopping and entertainment hub in Jinan city, east China's Shandong Province, on December 25, 2023./IC

Festive lanterns featuring ancient Chinese thinkers are displayed ahead of the upcoming Spring Festival at "Impressions Jinan Spring World," a shopping and entertainment hub in Jinan city, east China's Shandong Province, on December 25, 2023./IC

With the assembly of a 30-metre-long dragon-shaped lantern nearing completion, "Impressions Jinan Spring World," a recreation, shopping and entertainment hub in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, is preparing for a surge in visitors ahead of Spring Festival, which falls in early February next year.  

To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, which is also the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac, around ten sets of large-scale lanterns inspired by dragons, historical celebrities and cartoon characters have been installed in the commercial area. The nearby streets were also decorated with colorful lights to create a festive atmosphere.

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