Shining Snakes Light Up Shanghai’s Night Sky! 🐍✨

Hey there, friends! Have you ever seen a giant glowing snake? No? Well, get ready, because starting on New Year’s Day, Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden is going to be filled with amazing snake-shaped lanterns to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Snake! 🐍

What’s the Lantern Festival?
It’s a super cool event that lasts for 42 days, from January 1 to February 12, 2025. People decorate the garden with all kinds of colorful lanterns. This year, the main star is the snake, which is one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Each animal gets a special year, and 2025 is the snake’s turn!

Why Snakes?
In Chinese culture, snakes are symbols of wisdom and mystery. The lanterns are not just any lanterns—they are huge, bright, and shaped like snakes doing all sorts of fun things! Imagine walking under a giant glowing snake or seeing one wrapped around a tree, lighting up the night! 🌟

What Can You See and Do?
Besides the awesome snake lanterns, there will be many other lanterns shaped like animals, flowers, and magical creatures. You can take photos, try yummy snacks, and enjoy performances like dancing and music. It’s a festival full of light, color, and joy!

Join the Fun!
If you’re in Shanghai or planning to visit, make sure to check out the Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival. It’s a brilliant way to start the new year and celebrate with family and friends. Don’t forget your camera! 📸

Happy Year of the Snake! 🐍🎉

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Snake-shaped lantern installation set up at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai

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