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2026.03.03 10:55 GMT+8

40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival lights up Chinese New Year celebrations

Updated 2026.03.03 10:55 GMT+8
Chen Hongyu

A flying red horse lantern stands in the Laomendong historical district, Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 25, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

Water lantern king, "Five Horses Crossing the River, One Horse Transforms into a Dragon," in Bailuzhou Park, Nanjing City, February 25, 2026. /VCG

"Zhi Ding Fa Cai," a lantern symbolizing prosperity and featuring God of Wealth pointing at visitors, glows in Bailuzhou Park, Nanjing City, February 25, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

A lantern featuring flower goddess shines at night in Bailuzhou Park, Nanjing City, February 25, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

A lantern featuring a colorful peacock in Bailuzhou Park, Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 25, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

"Ma Shang Feng Hou," a lantern of Sun Wukong riding on the White Dragon Horse, symbolizing rapid success and good fortune, in Bailuzhou Park, Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 25, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

Visitors walk under splendid flower lanterns in the Laomendong historical district, Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 25, 2026. Chen Hongyu/CGTN

Today marks Lantern Festival. As the name suggests, the festival has an enduring tradition of enjoying lantern displays.

This year, the 40th edition of the Qinhuai Lantern Festival has illuminated the historic city of Nanjing in east China's Jiangsu Province. 

Spanning eight themed zones, including the Confucius Temple, Laomendong historical district and Bailuzhou Park, this year's festival features nearly 400 lantern installations that blend folklore, history and modern design. The festival runs from January 21 to May 31.

The Qinhuai Lantern Festival, which dates back to Eastern Wu (222-280), not only preserves centuries-old traditions but also expands its international presence. This year, select lantern displays are also showcased in Le Barcarès, France, highlighting cultural exchange between China and France under the shared glow of festive lights.

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