🎉 Hey everyone! Have you ever seen a city glow with colorful lights? Well, in Nanjing, a city in China, they have a super cool festival called the Qinhuai Lantern Festival! 🌟
This year, at the 39th Qinhuai Lantern Festival in the Mendong area, a bunch of amazing lanterns lit up the night sky. One of the most awesome lanterns was shaped like a snake 🐍, shining brightly and capturing everyone’s attention!
The lanterns aren’t just simple lights. They’re like giant glowing artworks made in all kinds of shapes, like animals, flowers, and even story characters! People of all ages come to see them, take pictures, and enjoy the festive mood. 📸
The festival is a big part of Chinese culture. It marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations and is all about family, fun, and wishing everyone good luck for the new year ahead. 🍀
The upcoming Chinese New Year will be the Year of the Dragon 🐉, which is a symbol of strength and good fortune. But the snake lantern was a highlight, reminding everyone of the beauty of all the zodiac animals!
If you ever get the chance to visit Nanjing during the lantern festival, don’t miss it! It’s like stepping into a magical world full of lights and colors. ✨
Happy New Year, and may your year be as bright as the lanterns! 🎊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
