cultural festival tradition

How did Zigong transform from a salt capital to China's 'Lantern City'? Explore its cultural identity, global influence, and the 1,500-year craft tradition behind the world's largest lantern festival.

How did Zigong's lantern-making evolve from a local folk custom into a global industry? Trace its journey from the first municipal festival in 1964 to a 10-billion-yuan export sector spanning 40+ countries.

How did Zigong's lantern festival evolve from Tang Dynasty folk customs to the world's largest annual light festival? Trace its journey across dynasties—from temple rituals and river lanterns to global cultural exports.