Lantern fair held to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year in Zigong, Sichuan

A lantern fair was held to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year in Zigong, which is famous for lantern-making. The history of lantern shows in Zigong can be traced back to the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties, which have now developed into a cultural activity with performances and night markets.

So far, Zigong has held lantern shows in over 80 countries and regions around the world, attracting a total of over 500 million visitors.