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2025.12.27 14:43 GMT+8

Nanjing ignites New Year spirit with spectacular lantern show

Updated 2025.12.27 14:43 GMT+8
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A view of the lantern art exhibition zone is seen at Bailuzhou Park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on December 26, 2025. /VCG

A view of the lantern art exhibition zone is seen at Bailuzhou Park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on December 26, 2025. /VCG

A view of the lantern art exhibition zone is seen at Bailuzhou Park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on December 26, 2025. /VCG

A view of the lantern art exhibition zone is seen at Bailuzhou Park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on December 26, 2025. /VCG

The premium lantern art exhibition zone at Bailuzhou Park in east China's Nanjing officially lit up on the evening of December 26. This dazzling event not only heralds the arrival of the 2026 New Year but also builds anticipation for the highly anticipated 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival.

This special exhibition at Bailuzhou Park masterfully blends the art of lantern-making with the rich tapestry of traditional Jiangnan (a region in southern China renowned for its water towns and poetic landscapes) New Year customs and the vibrant zodiac culture of the Year of the Horse.

A view of the lantern art exhibition zone is seen at Bailuzhou Park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on December 26, 2025. /VCG

A view of the lantern art exhibition zone is seen at Bailuzhou Park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on December 26, 2025. /VCG

A view of the lantern art exhibition zone is seen at Bailuzhou Park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on December 26, 2025. /VCG

A view of the lantern art exhibition zone is seen at Bailuzhou Park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on December 26, 2025. /VCG

A view of the lantern art exhibition zone is seen at Bailuzhou Park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on December 26, 2025. /VCG

Visitors are invited to wander through seven thematic zones, each featuring 48 enchanting lantern scenes. The exhibition creates a captivating "Qinhuai artistic concept," a term that evokes the poetic, dreamlike atmosphere of Nanjing's historic Qinhuai River area. Here, every step reveals a breathtaking new view, making the experience both a visual journey and a path to exploration.

This year's exhibition is more than just a light show; it is a cultural feast that seamlessly bridges the past and the present, showcasing the profound inheritance of Nanjing's cultural heritage while embracing contemporary artistic innovation.

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