Explore Zigong's magical lantern festival live with CGTN
CULTURE
By Wang Mingyan

2017-02-11 16:49 GMT+8

1583km to Beijing

By CGTN’s Louisa Lee and Lyne Lin
Twinkling lights make the city of Zigong in Sichuan Province sparkle every year during its lantern festival. Lit up at the end of January, the Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival is in its 23rd year.
Tonight at 9 p.m. BJT, CGTN will take you on an adventure to explore this ancient folk cultural event. Broadcasting live on CGTN, the CGTN Live App, Facebook and Weibo, this live streaming‍ outdoor show integrates the use of GoPros and drones, giving you a unique experience.
The extravaganza, which has grown over time, has made a name for itself overseas with its magical lanterns of various shapes and sizes.
This special coverage redefines television in the new era of media convergence, marking CGTN’s footprints in the digital era.
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