On the evening of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival officially lit up Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on the Chinese mainland, with a dazzling ceremony at Bailuzhou Park. 🏮✨
This year's festival features around 390 lantern installations along the Qinhuai River's exhibition zones, accompanied by over 200 cultural activities—from traditional opera and folk dance to lantern-making workshops and street performances. It's a feast for all your senses! 🎭🎶
Running through March 31, 2026, the celebration delivers vibrant Chinese New Year vibes across every corner of the city. Overseas exhibition zones in the Netherlands and France are also lighting up international audiences with a taste of this 1,700-year-old tradition, recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage of China.
Whether you're a culture buff, a foodie hunting Insta-worthy bites, or just looking for a springtime glow-up, the Qinhuai Lantern Festival is your ticket to an unforgettable light adventure. Gather your friends and let the lantern magic begin! 🌟📸
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