Intangible cultural heritage events being held citywide
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SHANGHAI has launched 2026 Spring Festival celebrations with a series of intangible cultural heritage events citywide.
A lighting ceremony in Sijing Ancient Town in suburban Songjiang District recently marked the start of the festivities. The event opened with a high-tech light show projected onto the historic Anfang Pagoda. Auspicious beasts — mythical creatures symbolizing blessings, protection, and prosperity — appeared as lantern art, bringing good luck to visitors.
The Shanghai Lantern Art Exhibition showcases traditional lantern craftsmanship and offers interactive activities.
Following Sijing, several ancient towns across Shanghai will host lantern displays and light shows.
The Baoshan Luodian Lantern Festival will integrate 700 years of history with modern elements to create a time travel-style lantern carnival, while Jiading Zhouqiao Old Street will combine fish lantern parades and the traditional “Walking the Three Bridges” ritual.
Nanxiang Ancient Town will incorporate local icons such as Nanxiang xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) into its lantern designs, infusing regional charm and auspicious meaning, and Jinshan Fengjing Ancient Town will present a night cruise performance, blending ancient‑style shows with riverside scenery.
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town’s lantern shows will feature folk performances and markets.
The INLET in Hongkou District will present the Shanghai-style New Year light season, with a magical lantern experience in longtang (alleyways), and the Xinzhuang Lantern Festival in Minhang District will fuse aerospace culture with heritage elements, promoting the integration of culture, tourism and commerce.
Sijing Ancient Town Lantern Fair and Spring Festival serial activities Date: Through March 3
Baoshan Luodian Ancient Town Lantern Fair Date: Through March 3
Nanxiang Year of the Horse Lantern Exhibition Date: Through March 3
Fengjing Ancient Town Serial Activities Date: Through March 3
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Spring Festival Activities Date: Through February 23
Qingxi Ancient Street Year of the Horse Lantern Fair Date: Through February 23
The INLET Spring Festival Season Date: Through March 3
Xinzhuang Lantern Fair Date: Through March 3
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