The 2025 edition emphasizes "Harmony Between Past and Future"

#getgoing2025 The 2025 Chang'an Lantern Festival officially opened in Xi'an on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, to usher in the Chinese Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake). The festival will run until March 16, 2025, transforming the city into a luminous spectacle of cultural heritage and modern artistry. Key Highlights: 1. Venues: - Xi'an City Wall: Ancient fortifications adorned with intricate lantern displays blending Tang Dynasty aesthetics and contemporary light technology. - Tang Paradise: A themed park reviving the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty with immersive lantern shows, performances, and interactive installations. - Daming Palace National Heritage Park: A historic site featuring large-scale lantern sculptures and projections that narrate Xi'an’s 3,000-year history. 2. Theme: - The 2025 edition emphasizes "Harmony Between Past and Future", merging traditional craftsmanship (e.g., silk lanterns, zodiac motifs) with cutting-edge LED and holographic effects.