In Luoyang, central China, a lantern event blending traditional craft, intangible cultural heritage, and live performance is lighting up the city for the Chinese New Year. As dusk falls, the city’s pavilions and lantern displays glow, inviting residents and visitors to wander among scenes that combine history with modern flair.

At Yaoguang Hall, a Silk Road–themed lantern cluster recreates the bustle of ancient trade routes, while nearby ginkgo trees are crowned with butterfly and peony lanterns that shimmer in the breeze. From sweeping large-scale displays to finely crafted decorative pieces, each installation aims to deliver visual impact and cultural storytelling.

Families and sightseers pause to photograph the glowing scenes, and the festival’s blend of light, art, and folk custom creates a warm, celebratory atmosphere, bringing new energy to the city’s spring festivities.