The Zigong Lantern Festival

The lanterns glow to life, colors renewed by human hands; at Zigong's Lantern Festival, the craftsmanship hidden within the dark robes, and the blessings of the New Year, are all woven into the flowing light. Stepping through the Hua Jie Gate, a 35-meter-tall Chinese gateway that glows with light, is entering a portal through space and time, concealing the entire flowing story of China. Go deeper, the twin gourds hide gently in the tenderness of human life; may the blessing of a broken heart endure long, and may all things be at peace. Every year, wealth and fortune stand by your side; blessings of longevity and joy shine bright, with lantern lights reflecting auspiciousness. You will still encounter the eighteen-meter-tall magnolia, galloping through light and shadow, and a single lamp is a dramatic epic. The street lantern decorations blend the tenderness of youth and the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year into this dazzling, flowing glow. Pause between the ancient burial mound's platform and the dazzling lights of gambling, and the NPC who brushes past you may smile and strike up a conversation, or invite you to join the performance. When you lightly strike the valley's surface, light flows with the rhythm; raising your gaze, the moving azure phoenix seems to spread its wings in a circle just for you. Looking up at the sky, the soaring Kunpeng of miraculous China is the most awe-inspiring sight. Amidst the city's sea of lights, the texture of tie-dye is woven in, blended with the softness of Zigong paper fans. Xiangren transformed the dreams sent from all corners of the world by children into a celestial river on the ground. And merely by walking through it, you become a natural part of this flowing story of light and shadow. Only when flowers fill the city will I offer my tribute; may countless lights become the most dazzling one in your heart.