Tourists visit the 31st Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Show during trial operation in Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 14, 2025. The national-level intangible cultural heritage project Zigong lantern show boasts a long history, as it can be traced back to the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties. In 1964, Zigong held the first lantern show celebrating the Spring Festival. So far, making colorful lanterns has become a popular industry here, with Zigong lanterns having been displayed in more than 80 countries and regions.

Making a Zigong lantern involves many craftsmen, including art designers, bench workers, mechanics, electricians and paperhanging workers. The complete process can hardly be found in other places in China. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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