The Hefei sub-venue of this year's Lantern Festival Gala blended the poetic charm of water towns with holiday exuberance, showcasing the richness of Chinese tradition while expressing hopes for a brighter future.⁣ ⁣ Carrying themes of family warmth, festive joy and national prosperity, the performance offered audiences a tapestry of folk arts and intangible cultural heritage, from carp-lantern parades and shadow puppetry shows to lion dances and the dazzling "iron flower" performance.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #LanternFestival #ChineseNewYear #Opera #culture #tradition #China #art⁣ ⁣