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Festive activities in Wuxi to celebrate Lantern Festival
Updated: Mar 7, 2018
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Huishan Ancient Town is decorated with millions of colorful lanterns during the Lantern Festival. The picture on each lantern has a special meaning, such as praying for safety, good luck, or a long life, as well as expressing gratitude. [Photo/wxrb.com]
The lion dance is performed in Xihui Park in western Wuxi. This dance has a history of over 1,000 years. It is usually performed during the Lantern Festival and on other important occasions to bring people good luck. [Photo/wxrb.com]
People reenact a historical event from the Qing Dynasty, in which the emperor dressed up for a cruise in Huishan Ancient Town. In 1751, Emperor Qianlong visited South China for the first time, and designated Jichang Garden in Xihui Park as a place of rest. He was very impressed by the beauty of the garden. The trips Qianlong made in that 36 year period are known today as the "Journeys to Jiangnan". [Photo/js.Chinanews.com]
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