Chinese Animal Lanterns Festival
In recent years, the Chinese Lantern Festival has become more and more popular among foreign tourists. It has both Chinese elements and local culture, such as fairy tales and animal themes, which makes it both exotic and easy for local people to accept.
Animal Lanterns are often used as a vehicle for cultural exchange between the East and the West. For example, the "Chinese Lantern Festival" at the Antwerp Zoo in Belgium is based on the European fairy tale "Alice in Wonderland" and combines traditional Chinese lantern craftsmanship. It is designed by Chinese and foreign artists, retaining traditional Chinese elements while incorporating local cultural narratives. Swiss artist Gerry Hofstetter has been creating light shows inspired by the Chinese zodiac for many years (such as the "Giant Python on the Glacier" in the Year of the Snake), celebrating the Chinese New Year while calling for environmental protection through images of endangered animals, reflecting the combination of cultural integration and global issues.
Lantern Festivals are usually held in zoos, parks, botanical gardens, aquariums and other places. They are combined with the animals and plants in the park to attract night tourists through animal lantern shows and create an immersive experience. Fantastic lighting installations turn daily spaces into nighttime tourist hotspots, increasing the number of visitors to scenic spots. Animal-themed lantern shows are often combined with festivals and celebrations, such as the Spring Festival and Christmas, and have become important activities to boost tourism consumption. The annual lantern show at the Houston Zoo in the United States has become a traditional winter event, attracting family tourists and promoting local consumption.
Animal lanterns are not only decorative, but also educational. The lantern exhibition presents animal images through artistic means, which has both popular science and aesthetic education functions. Of course, we also take environmental factors into consideration. All animal lanterns now use LED light sources and recyclable materials, which can reduce maintenance costs and extend the service life of the lamps.
We are also willing to work with foreign artists to create a lantern festival that represents the unique local culture! Come and Custom creature lanterns!
