Finding the festive spirit in the lantern light
2026-02-13 19:02:43
By Xia Xinyi.
Yichang’s New Year Lantern Festival shines with traditional lantern displays and vibrant intangible cultural heritage (ICH) performances. For Danish Farid, an international student from Pakistan, the highlight was the ICH-themed lanterns that bring Yichang’s traditions to life in color and light. From the roar of fire-breathers to the mystery of face-changing acts, the festival offered a vivid glimpse into Chinese culture.
Yichang’s New Year Lantern Festival shines with traditional lantern displays and vibrant intangible cultural heritage (ICH) performances. For Danish Farid, an international student from Pakistan, the highlight was the ICH-themed lanterns that bring Yichang’s traditions to life in color and light. From the roar of fire-breathers to the mystery of face-changing acts, the festival offered a vivid glimpse into Chinese culture.
Video provided by Yichang Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism
