Inheritor of festive lantern making skills Artist innovates ancient techniques to make them durable China Daily | Updated: 2025-02-03 10:16

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202502/03/WS67a0270ea310a2ab06ea9f89.html Yixian county, Huangshan city, East China's Anhui province, is noted for its "lantern gala", an important folk event held during traditional festivals. A research and education base was established in 2020 at Hongcun village, focusing on manufacturing craftsmanship and performing arts pertaining to traditional festive lanterns.