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Watch CGTN's five-minute report from Jardin d'Acclimatation, where a Chinese lantern festival marking 60 years of China-France diplomatic ties drew crowds, international media attention, and on-camera visitor interviews.
This CGTN feature report documents the "Festival of Dragons & Lanterns" at Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris, held as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of China-France diplomatic relations. The exhibition ran from December 15, 2023 to February 25, 2024.
The 5-minute-35-second segment covers the illuminated installations, visitor reactions, opening ceremony, cultural demonstrations, and the role of Chinese lantern art as a bridge between cultures. It was produced by CGTN, an international media organization, and is embedded here for reference and educational purposes. All rights belong to the original publisher.
Among the featured installations: a 25-meter-wide entrance archway with two coiled dragons, mythical beast sculptures along the pathways, traditional pavilions with hand-painted surfaces, and a walk-through light tunnel that enclosed visitors in layered illumination.
According to the organizing committee, the Paris exhibition drew over 300,000 visitors across its 72-day run — roughly three times the venue's usual attendance — and generated nearly €2 million in direct revenue.
The report opens on wide shots of the illuminated festival grounds: dragon corridors, giant coiled dragons with layered scales, lotus lanterns floating above the ponds, palace installations with golden roofs, and red lantern tunnels lighting up the Paris night.
French visitors share their impressions on camera. Notable reactions include "I didn't think it would be so beautiful," "It's nice to spend this time with family," and "The contrast between the black and the colors is beautiful." The interviews are subtitled in English.
Chinese and French dignitaries attend the launch event. The segment captures handshake exchanges, media coverage, and a lighting ceremony marking the cultural collaboration between the two nations.
The report shifts to the cultural content of the installations: Chinese mythological elements, dragon and phoenix pieces, traditional architecture rendered in illuminated form, floral themes, and Hanfu costume displays. An engineering lead explains the energy-efficient lighting systems used and the dual goal of visual spectacle and cultural transmission.
Chinese opera masks, traditional performances, food-making demonstrations, and interactive visitor experiences feature in this segment. One visitor notes on camera: "You really feel like you're immersed in the culture."
The report closes with final visitor feedback and a summary of the festival's role in cultural exchange between China and France.
Independent coverage from an international outlet like CGTN adds a layer of credibility that self-produced content cannot replicate. For event planners evaluating a supplier or format, third-party reports serve three functions.
First, they confirm that a lantern festival can operate at a diplomatic and cultural milestone level, not just as a commercial attraction. Second, visitor reactions captured by independent media provide authentic social proof — real people, on camera, responding to the installations. Third, the combination of visual spectacle and cultural depth generates organic media coverage that extends the event's reach far beyond the venue.
For planners considering a similar project, the underlying question is whether the format can carry that level of attention. The Paris run suggests it can. For more examples of large-scale event projects delivered on this model, visit the Event Decorations page.
Q: What is the significance of this lantern festival in the context of China-France relations?
A: The festival was held as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of China-France diplomatic ties. It served as a cultural bridge, using traditional Chinese lantern art to engage French audiences and promote mutual understanding.
Q: How does media coverage like this benefit event organizers?
A: Independent media reports provide third-party validation of an event's quality and appeal. They also extend the event's visibility beyond its physical location, attracting potential sponsors, partners, and future attendees.
Q: Can similar cultural lantern festivals be organized in other countries?
A: Yes. LanternsArt provides full turn-key service — design, production, international logistics, and on-site installation — for festivals in over 80 countries. Each project is customized to the local cultural context and venue requirements.
0:00–0:50 — The report opens with wide nighttime shots of the illuminated festival grounds: dragon corridors, giant coiled dragons with layered scales, lotus lanterns above the ponds, palace installations with golden roofs, and red lantern tunnels. The camera moves through the pathways, showing the scale of the exhibition.
0:50–1:40 — French visitors are interviewed on camera against illuminated backdrops. Subtitled reactions focus on the beauty of the displays, the experience of visiting as a family, and the visual contrast between the dark sky and the brightly lit installations.
1:40–2:20 — The opening ceremony segment shows Chinese and French officials attending the launch event. Coverage includes handshake exchanges, media presence, and a ceremonial lighting moment marking the cultural collaboration.
2:20–4:00 — Detailed shots of Chinese mythology lanterns, traditional architecture displays, floral themes, and Hanfu costumes. An interview with an engineering lead covers the energy-efficient lighting systems used across the installations and the dual aim of visual spectacle and cultural transmission.
4:00–5:10 — Cultural activities segment: Chinese opera mask displays, traditional performances, Chinese food-making demonstrations, and interactive visitor experiences. A visitor is interviewed on the feeling of immersion in the culture.
5:10–5:35 — Closing visitor feedback and a summary of the festival's role in cultural exchange.