Lantern festival adds joy to Chinese New Year

The Wuhan Intangible Cultural Heritage Lantern Festival at WEDZ on Jan 22. [Photo/WeChat account of WEDZ]

As nightfall descended on Jan 22, the Wuhan Intangible Cultural Heritage Lantern Festival at Junshan New City, Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone (WEDZ), came to life with a dazzling display of lanterns, performances, and festive excitement.

Wuhan Intangible Cultural Heritage Lantern Festival on Jan 22. [Photo/WeChat account of WEDZ]

Visitors arrived to admire the beautiful lanterns, soak in the sights, and snap photos to cherish the memories.

A performance at the Wuhan Intangible Cultural Heritage Lantern Festival on Jan 22. [Photo/WeChat account of WEDZ]

The lanterns were crafted by 15 skilled artisans from Sichuan's Zigong city over three months, using nearly 500,000 meters of light strips. Over 400 beautifully designed lantern displays were accompanied by an expansive 300,000-square-meter sea of lights.

Lanterns at the Wuhan Intangible Cultural Heritage Lantern Festival at WEDZ on Jan 22. [Photo/WeChat account of WEDZ]

In addition to the mesmerizing lantern displays, visitors could enjoy over 20 mechanical rides and more than 30 local delicacies.