Zigong Lantern Festival History: From Ancient Traditions to a Global Light Art Phenomenon
The custom of traditional Zigong Lantern began during the Han and Wei dynasties. People began to fill the streets with lit and ornately crafted and designed lanterns, wishing to pray for auspicious blessings, ward off evil, and celebrate the festival. The culture of the Zigong area originated from the prosperity of the salt industry. Zigong’s…