Overseas Chinese hometown hosts dazzling lantern exhibition through March
By Qiu Quanlin in Guangzhou |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-03-04 16:53
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A Lantern Festival kicked off on Tuesday evening in Shantou, a city in eastern Guangdong province, well known for being the hometown of many overseas Chinese.
The event unfolded in the city's downtown area and features a dazzling feast of lanterns, unique folk performances, and creative tech interactions. It is organized into a lantern exhibition section and a folk performance area.
The exhibition includes imaginative lantern displays, such as whimsical lantern groups and dreamlike inflatable art installations.
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