The magical North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is in the works just in time for the holidays. Artisans are busy crafting more than 40 all-new displays, each one made of thousands of LED lights and hundreds of parts. Go see why this most spectacular holiday tradition at Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre brought in a record 200,000 visitors last year. This magical Chinese Lantern Festival takes place from Nov. 18, 2022, through Jan. 8, 2023, when it returns this winter for its seventh year. Be captivated by the larger-than-life lanterns that simply take your breath away with their imaginative, artistic, and cultural beauty.
At last, it’s that time of year for the most exciting showcase of illuminated lights in the state.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Ninety minutes before opening, enjoy the lanterns during the Golden Hour which comes with the Twilight Ticket.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
The impressive 21-foot-tall Chinese dragon floats on Symphony Lake. It is longer than three school buses and weighs 18,000 pounds.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
In Chinese culture, dragons symbolize good luck, great power, and strength.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
The art of Chinese lantern-making dates back more than 2,000 years, with the art transferred through generations.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
And interactive activities are the most fun with hundreds of sparkling lanterns you can walk through at this magical Chinese lantern festival.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
How about a ride on a glowing hoop?
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
And if that isn’t enough, cultural art performances will take place nightly on the main stage, featuring traditional dance, martial arts, acrobatics, and other amazing talents.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
The festival will have your belly aching, but not to worry as food and beverages will be sold on-site.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Before you leave, look back at the view and remember how fantastic it was.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Have you reserved your tickets yet for the magical North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival? And don’t forget to download the free lesson plans for the festival. If you go, please tell us about your experience in the comments below.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
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Address: North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, 8005 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518, USA
