🎊 Get ready for a magical start to the New Year! Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival is lighting up the city from January 1 to February 12, 2025. 🌟
This year’s festival is inspired by the ancient Chinese book called the “Shan Hai Jing”, or “Classic of Mountains and Seas”. 📖 It’s a super cool book filled with amazing stories about mythical creatures, mountains, and seas!
Since 2025 is the Year of the Snake 🐍 according to the Chinese zodiac, many of the lanterns will feature snakes and other fantastic animals. Imagine walking through a garden glowing with huge, colorful lanterns shaped like dragons 🐉, phoenixes 🦚, and of course, snakes!
The Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival is a tradition to celebrate the New Year and the Spring Festival (also known as Chinese New Year). It’s all about bringing people together to enjoy the vibrant and harmonious spirit of life. 🎶❤️
If you visit, you’ll not only see stunning lantern displays but also enjoy delicious snacks 🍡, fun games 🎯, and traditional performances 🥁. It’s like stepping into a fairy tale world!
So, if you’re in Shanghai or planning a trip, don’t miss this awesome festival. It’s a one-stop entertainment destination for everyone! 🎉
Happy New Year! 新年快乐! (That’s “Happy New Year” in Chinese.)
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
