The 31st Zigong International Lantern Exhibition began in Zigong, Sichuan Province, on January 17, to celebrate the Spring Festival, which fell on January 29 this year. Renowned for its visually striking and intricate lantern displays, the exhibition, which will run until early May, presents over 200 large-scale lantern sets. Blending artificial intelligence with Chinese cultural themes, the lantern show draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. BR
(Text and photos by Wei Yao)