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      Largest-ever lantern fair held in Beijing for Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day

      2024-09-16 22:07 Last Updated At:22:57

      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A lantern fair marking the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day opened at the Garden Expo Park in Beijing on Sunday.

      Running through this month, the lantern fair covers an area of more than 40 hectares with nine themed sections, including "beautiful landscapes", "Beijing culture", and "colorful childhood".

      As the largest lantern fair ever held in Beijing, the event presents more than 200 sets of lanterns, including 75 large and medium-sized ones, and 100,000 vibrant decorations such as "Blossoms and Moonlight", "Panda Paradise", and "Bright Moon over the Lugou Bridge".

      "I've seen many characteristic exhibits related to Beijing's culture and the Winter Olympics. It's even more magnificent than I imagined. I've never seen so large a lantern fair," said Tian Qing, a visitor.

      The fair also has a street that provides a wide variety of dining options, themed activities and traditional stores.

      "I'm here to appreciate the various kinds of lanterns on show and see if there are any new and innovative lanterns. Besides, there's also a snack street, so I've taken children and seniors here to enjoy the snacks," said another visitor.

      Also on display are lanterns from Zigong, known as the "city of a thousand lights", for its history of lantern-making that dates back more than 1,000 years.

      "We have taken into consideration the comfort and visual experience of visitors and the richness of content to make the lantern fair a place where visitors can feel the joy, the happiness and the festive vibe of family reunion," said Shen Hongyue, president of the Zigong Lantern Industry Association.

      The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, is a cherished occasion for family reunions in China. It falls on September 17 this year.

      The National Day falls on October 1.

      Largest-ever lantern fair held in Beijing for Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day

      Largest-ever lantern fair held in Beijing for Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day

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