LanternsArt
LanternsArt
Menu
LanternsArt
In September–October 2019, the Montreal Chinese Cultural Arts Foundation and Canada Xianlong Group launched a first-of-its-kind lantern carnival at Park Jean-Drapeau. Spanning 27,000 square meters, the event featured over 100 custom light installations — from a 10-meter-high dragon gate to an 80-meter-long imperial palace display. This 62‑second video captures the event’s immersive nighttime atmosphere, themed zones, and visitor engagement.
Learn how Event Decorations can elevate your next festival or public event.
The video walks through five distinct zones, each designed to guide visitors from curiosity to wonder.
A flower-lit sea leads to a massive Chinese archway with double dragons playing with a pearl — visible from outside the park to convert foot traffic.
Over 180 individually decorated lanterns create an intimate, photo-friendly walkway — a contrast to the larger installations.
Giant glowing mushrooms and insects give way to a pagoda, palace hall, and bridge — blending fantasy with heritage.
Panda, peacock, lotus, and fire-breathing dragon lanterns showcase the most recognizable symbols of Chinese culture, built as large-scale Custom Lights.
A drone view of the palace complex with visitors walking through — proof of nighttime operational success.
Key takeaway for B‑end planners: Themed progression keeps audiences moving through the entire venue, increasing dwell time and shareable moments.
This project proves three things that matter to event organizers:
No prior audience awareness? No problem. Montreal had never seen a lantern carnival. Clear theming and a grand entrance built demand from scratch.
Scale is achievable. 27,000 sqm, 80,000 visitors, CAD $4.2 million in ticket revenue — custom light art delivers ROI.
First‑time organizing teams can succeed. On‑site expertise from LanternsArt provided quality control and operational confidence.
If you are planning a festival, holiday celebration, or commercial display, Event Decorations made from fully customized light sculptures can transform any public space.
Installation typically takes 2–4 weeks depending on site conditions and number of pieces. For Montreal 2019, the production crew coordinated with local staff to assemble over 100 large installations within the park’s public access schedule.
Yes. Every custom project can be documented with aerial footage, night shots, and behind‑the‑scenes clips. We recommend planning video capture at the design stage to ensure all key moments are covered.
Budgets vary by size, complexity, and shipping. For a medium‑sized festival (15–30 installations), a typical range is USD 50,000–200,000. Contact us for a free ballpark estimate based on your venue and audience targets.
The video contains only background music. Below is a descriptive transcript based on visual content.
0:00 – 0:08
Opening shot: a sea of illuminated flowers in the foreground. A massive Chinese archway (paifang) with red pillars and golden roof. The archway features two dragons playing with a pearl. Text on the archway reads “Montreal Lantern Carnival” in Chinese. Nighttime, warm golden and red lighting.
0:08 – 0:20
Transition to a double dragon welcome gate — each dragon curved dynamically. Cut to large palace lanterns with tassels. A long corridor lined with hanging lanterns in red, gold, and multicolor. Chinese knot motifs visible.
0:20 – 0:32
Hand‑painted lantern corridor: close‑up of bird‑and‑flower paintings on silk‑style lanterns. Multiple layers of hanging lanterns create depth. Then shift to a fantasy forest zone: giant glowing mushrooms in pink, purple, and green; insect-shaped lights; luminescent plants.
0:32 – 0:40
Ancient Chinese architecture zone: a multi‑tiered pagoda entirely covered in warm white and amber LEDs. Next, a palace hall with curved eaves and bridge. All structures reflect on wet ground (evening after rain).
0:40 – 0:48
Panda lantern: a giant seated panda made of white and black silk‑covered frames, illuminated from within. Peacock lantern: tail feathers fanned out in blue, green, and purple lights. Lotus flowers floating on dark water.
0:48 – 0:55
Dragon culture display: a fire‑breathing golden dragon with red LED “flames” from its mouth. Dragon palace themed installation with coral and pearl elements. A dragon‑shaped sculpture winding through the garden.
0:55 – 1:02
Aerial drone shot pulling back to show the entire palace complex and main square. Hundreds of visitors walking through, taking photos. Final frame fades to black with ambient park sounds and music.