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2024.12.29 16:05 GMT+8

Zigong lanterns lighten up Beijing's night for New Year

Updated 2024.12.29 16:05 GMT+8
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Various giant lanterns from Zigong City are seen on display at Wenyuhe Park in Beijing, December 28, 2024. /CFP

Various giant lanterns from Zigong City are seen on display at Wenyuhe Park in Beijing, December 28, 2024. /CFP

Various giant lanterns from Zigong City are seen on display at Wenyuhe Park in Beijing, December 28, 2024. /CFP

Various giant lanterns from Zigong City are seen on display at Wenyuhe Park in Beijing, December 28, 2024. /CFP

More than 1,000 giant lanterns from Zigong City were on display in Beijing's Wenyuhe Park, lighting up the city's night skyline and adding to the festive atmosphere for the upcoming New Year celebrations. Located in Sichuan Province, Zigong City has a history of over 1,000 years of lantern production. Thanks to its intricate craftsmanship and beautiful designs, this intangible cultural heritage can be admired as it travels through many cities, especially during the festival period.

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