Zigong is a prefecture-level city and the third largest city in Sichuan Province, in southwest China. It is the originator of the Chinese Lantern Festival. The Latern Festival has been going on since the Tang dynasty and gets more elaborate each year. As one of the Historical and Cultural Cities of China, Zigong is called "Lantern Town in the South Kingdom".
Lantern show is held annually during China's Spring Festival. The lantern festival is a boon for tourism in the remote city and generates large revenues for the local government. As a measure to promote the city, the lantern show has already been brought to many cities in mainland China and even southeast Asia throughout of the years.
Lantern show is held annually during China's Spring Festival. The lantern festival is a boon for tourism in the remote city and generates large revenues for the local government. As a measure to promote the city, the lantern show has already been brought to many cities in mainland China and even southeast Asia throughout of the years.