Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Zigong Lantern Festival Celebrates Lunar New Year
The Zigong Lantern Festival in China is a big celebration for the Lunar New Year.
This year, it started on January 24, and it's all about beautiful, colorful lanterns that tell stories.
There are over 200 lanterns made by hand, showing animals, myths, and old Chinese tales.
One lantern is 210 meters long and tells a story about a magical bird-fish.
Another is 180 meters long and is about a brave woman warrior named Mulan.
The lanterns are made from different things like straw, chili peppers, and even old medicine bottles.
People in Zigong love this festival because it's part of their Lunar New Year tradition.
It takes a lot of workers to make all these lanterns, and it's a big event that everyone enjoys.
Zigong International Lantern Festival opened on January 24, 2024, in Sichuan, China.
Over 200 handmade lanterns depict animals, mythological figures, and ancient Chinese scenes.
Notable displays include a 210-meter 'Magical China' lantern and an 180-meter 'Legend of Mulan' lantern.
Lanterns are made from materials like straw, chillies, and recycled medicine bottles.
The festival is a traditional part of Lunar New Year celebrations in Zigong, attracting locals and visitors.
- Who
- Organizers and attendees of the Zigong International Lantern Festival
- What
- Annual festival showcasing illuminated lanterns for Lunar New Year
- When
- Festival opened on January 24, 2024; Lunar New Year on February 17, 2024
- Where
- Zigong, Sichuan, China
- Why
- To celebrate Lunar New Year and showcase traditional lantern art
- Event
- Zigong International Lantern Festival
- Location
- Zigong, Sichuan, China
- Date
- February 17, 2024 (Lunar New Year)
- Zodiac
- Year of the Horse
- Lanterns
- 200+ handmade lanterns
- Workers
- 1,200 workers
- Materials
- Straw, chillies, recycled medicine bottles
- Notable Displays
- 210m 'Magical China', 180m 'Legend of Mulan'