Large-scale lantern show to open in Yangzhou

A large-scale lantern show will kick off at Zaolinwan Garden Expo Park, Yangzhou, East China’s Jiangsu province on Jan 28.

The spectacular show will last until Mar 8, making it a perfect way to spend an evening during the Spring Festival, or in the following weeks.

Over 60 sets of festive lanterns will be on display with three themes, including local customs and dream-like wonderland.

Additionally, during the lantern show, various activities will be held, such as guessing lantern riddles, DIY lanterns and folk custom shows.

The design sketch of one of the lanterns [Photo/ yznews.com.cn]

Here is some useful information if you are planning a visit.

Schedule:

Feb 5-Feb 19: Folk custom shows, including dragon and lion dance, acrobatics and Yangzhou opera

Feb 9: Activities to welcome the God of Wealth 

Feb 14: Activities to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Feb 19: Activities to celebrate the Lantern Festival

Ticket price:

80 yuan per person (If you bought a ticket on the spot, it only charges 40 yuan.)

Open hour:

15:30-21:00 (Jan 28-Mar 8)