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This China Daily feature report documents the Chinese lantern festival held at Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris, celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The segment covers illuminated dragon displays, French visitor reactions, the craftsmanship behind handmade lanterns, and cultural performances including Sichuan opera face-changing and Chinese acrobatics.
The video is produced by China Daily, an English-language media organization. It is embedded here for reference and educational purposes. All rights belong to the original publisher.
The report is structured into five segments:
Festival opening and nighttime displays (0:00–0:30): Wide shots of giant Chinese dragon lanterns, palace light sets, red lantern tunnels, and a sea of illuminated lanterns lighting up the Paris night. The narration notes that thousands of Chinese lanterns illuminated the Jardin d'Acclimatation amusement park in the north of the French capital.
Year of the Dragon theme (0:30–1:00): The report highlights that 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac. Dragon imagery—coiled dragons, dragon palaces, and auspicious cloud motifs—featured prominently throughout the exhibition.
French visitor reactions (1:00–2:00): Several French families and children are interviewed. A young visitor, Alexandre Frenech, describes his first impression: "Right at the very start, wow, it's super amazing!" Other visitors comment: "It's beautiful and magical" and "We visited some of the lanterns and they are incredible."
Artisan craftsmanship (2:00–3:00): The camera cuts to the production base in China, showing artisans welding steel frames, applying silk fabric, hand-painting details, and installing decorative elements. The narration emphasizes that many lanterns were handmade by Chinese craftsmen and transported from China to France.
Cultural experience zone (3:00–4:00): Visitors enjoy Sichuan opera face-changing, Chinese acrobatics, Hanfu costume experiences, Chinese cuisine, and folk performances, further deepening the immersive cultural experience. The narration concludes that the festival attracted large numbers of visitors throughout the season and became a bridge connecting French audiences with Chinese culture.
This China Daily report provides independent, third-party validation of the appeal of Chinese lantern festivals to European family audiences. The inclusion of children's reactions is particularly valuable—family appeal is a key decision factor for festival organizers and commercial venue operators considering large-scale public events.
For event planners, this video demonstrates three things: the universal appeal of illuminated cultural installations across age groups, the media's willingness to cover such events as newsworthy cultural stories, and the effectiveness of combining visual spectacle with hands-on cultural activities to extend visitor dwell time and deepen engagement.
0:00–0:30 — Opening shots of giant dragon lanterns, palace light sets, red lantern tunnels; narration introduces the festival at Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris
0:30–1:00 — Dragon-themed installations showcased; narration explains the Year of the Dragon significance
1:00–2:00 — French visitors interviewed; children and families react to the illuminated displays; Alexandre Frenech: "Right at the very start, wow, it's super amazing!"
2:00–3:00 — Behind-the-scenes footage of Chinese artisans welding frames, pasting silk, hand-painting details; narration emphasizes handmade craftsmanship and transportation from China to France
3:00–4:00 — Cultural performances: Sichuan opera face-changing, acrobatics, Hanfu experiences, Chinese food; closing narration on the festival's role in cultural exchange
Q: What makes the Year of the Dragon theme significant for this lantern festival?
A: The Chinese zodiac assigns an animal to each year, and 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. The dragon is the most auspicious and culturally significant symbol in Chinese tradition, representing power, wisdom, and good fortune. The festival's design heavily incorporated dragon imagery as a central narrative element.
Q: How are these lanterns made and transported?
A: As highlighted in the report, the lanterns are handmade by Chinese craftsmen—involving steel frame welding, silk pasting, hand-painting, and decorative assembly. Once completed, they are transported from China to the exhibition site. For more on the craftsmanship behind these installations, visit our Chinese Lanterns page.
Q: Can similar cultural 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 40 countries. Each project is customized to the local cultural context and venue requirements. For more examples, visit our Illuminated Holiday page.