An iconic annual lantern show has lit up Zigong City in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, kicking off ahead of the 2026 Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival.⁣ ⁣ Spanning more than 43 hectares, this year’s show features 11 clusters of large-scale illuminated lanterns and over 200 groups of small and medium-sized displays, creating an immersive nightscape for visitors. ⁣ ⁣ The event will run throughout the Spring Festival holiday season until March 3.⁣ ⁣ #LanternFestival #SpringFestival #ChineseNewYear #LanternShow #ChinaCulture