Craftsmen were busy making lanterns for the Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Show in Zigong, a city in southwest China’s Sichuan province, on Tuesday. Historic Zigong is commonly referred to as “Lantern Town in South China.” /CNS Photo

Zigong lanterns are world renowned, given the fascinating artistic charms with ingenious designs and superb craftsmanship of their creators. The designs are intricate, requiring originality, project management, handicraft innovation and other professional knowledge and skills. /CNS Photo

In recent years, the annual lantern show has lured tourists from home and abroad to Zigong, and has generated substantial revenues for the local government. /CNS Photo

The 24th Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival will kick off in the city on January 28, 2018. /CNS Photo