Chinese lantern is famous at all times and in all over the world. Among all lantern festivals in China, Zigong Lantern Festival stands out and wins the reputation of“The Best Lantern Festival in China”. Zigong Lantern Festival has its own history and distinctive feature. Nowadays, it has become a world-famous event that involves all kinds of local tradition and customs.

The innovation of design and production of Zigong lantern was called Elite Art by Chinese and foreign experts. The lantern that made of various materials shows the craftsman’s sophisticated skills and magical creativity. Instead of reproducing traditional lantern which is small, simple and motionless, Zigong lantern craftsmen broke through the traditional lantern crafting by using modern technology to create giant, exquisite and animated lanterns. They brought the modern photoelectric technology to lantern production meanwhile preserving the traditional aesthetic. In addition to the high ornamental value, Zigong Lantern Festival is also entertaining for visitors by telling stories and folklore that people like through various lantern scenes. Another distinctive feature is that it combines lantern and the scenery naturally. The craftsmen use exquisite lanterns to optimize the landscape layout in the most perfect way.  

The grand artistic conception and technique of lantern expression, as well as the remarkable skills of lantern craftsmen have making the Zigong Lantern Festival more like a combination of literature, science and art.