A series of activities will be held in Jinan, Shandong province to celebrate the Lantern Festival. They include lantern riddles, opera performances and lantern shows.
The Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, which falls on Feb 26 this year. Its arrival also marks the end of Spring Festival celebrations.
Here are some places for visitors to enjoy the Lantern Festival and experience traditional Chinese culture.
1. Jinan Fantawild Oriental Heritage
A large-scale lantern arrangement is on display at Jinan Fantawild Oriental Heritage. [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]
A lantern show, Tang Dynasty (618-907) cultural performances and folk dances will be held at Jinan Fantawild Oriental Heritage until Feb 28. Visitors also can savor local delicacies in the park.
Address: No 277 Jiqi Road, Wujiabao subdistrict, Huaiyin district, Jinan
Tel: 0531-58701555
2. Shiguzhai Scenic Area
A light show is staged at the Shiguzhai Scenic Area during Lantern Festival celebrations. [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]
At Shiguzhai Scenic Area, visitors can enjoy a grand light show, an exciting off-road vehicle performance on a suspended bridge, band performances, and a cockfight contest.
Address: Dashigu Forest Park, Shizhong district, Jinan
Tel: +86-15753173188
3. Beiyang Theater
A scene from Peking Opera The Emperor Teases a Beauty [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]
Beiyang Theater is providing discounted tickets for opera lovers, with the prices ranging from 20 yuan ($3.1) to 50 yuan.
Two popular Peking Opera repertoires – The Crossroads (Sanchakou in Chinese) and The Emperor Teases a Beauty (Youlong Xifeng in Chinese) will be performed at 19:15 on Feb 26.
Address: No 1 Tonghui Street, Jing'er Weisan Road, Jinan
Tel: 0531-86050628
4. Shandong Museum
A lantern riddle activity will be held at Shandong Museum on Feb 26. [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]
Shandong Museum will host a lantern riddle activity on Feb 26, offering residents a chance to experience traditional Chinese culture. Visitors can also learn how to make lanterns.
Address: No 11899, Jingshi Road, Lixia district, Jinan
Tel: 0531-85058202
5. Jinan Europark
A firework show at Jinan Europark [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]
The Lantern Festival carnival at Jinan Europark in Qihe county, Dezhou will last till Feb 28. The carnival will feature a large-scale firework show, a 3D light show and a drone performance.
Address: No 08 lyuyou Road, Yellow River International Ecological Park, Qihe district, Dezhou
Tel: 4001077888
