![]() ![]() It took 15+ tractor-trailers to deliver materials for our visiting artisans to assemble this year’s 36 lantern groupings. ![]() Lanterns are designed exclusively for this event with materials shipped from China into the North Carolina Ports in Wilmington.Each lantern is created by hand on silk fabric stretched over steel frames and then lit with upwards of hundreds of LED.Here are some more unique facts about this year’s display, courtesy of Koka Booth Amphitheatre: The ancient art of Chinese lantern making began in the Han Dynasty from about 206 BC to 220 AD, known as a significant period for science and innovation. Only the select communities of Seattle, Oakland, Oklahoma City, Little Rock and suburban Orlando join Cary as hosts to Tianyu-produced Chinese lantern festivals during this holiday season.Ĭary hosts more than 25 Chinese artisans and performers who arrive in North Carolina in late October/early November to hand assemble lanterns and prepare for exciting Chinese cultural performances during this annual celebration. The Festival is a production of Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., in cooperation with the Town of Cary. Installing the dragon’s head alone took a crane and a 15-person crew. The dragon stands 21 feet high and weighs a whopping 6,600 pounds. The iconic floating dragon has also returned to the edge of Symphony Lake, measuring approximately 200 feet long. Plus, younger kids especially will be mesmerized by the interactive displays such as a foot piano, a smoke ring cannon and light-up swings. The experience of enjoying the NC Chinese Lantern Festival is multi-dimensional in that there are lanterns to see and also performances to enjoy each night that are rooted in Chinese arts and history. Much more than just an Instagram-worthy photo op, the festival is also a unique opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and the meaning behind each display. The 2021 festival runs through Januand has brought 36 all-new displays to the grounds of the amphitheatre, showcasing the beauty and artistry of Chinese culture. Tickets for the festival are available now online and this year’s display of m ore than 2,500 lanterns is sure to impress. Cary, NC - It is officially opening night for the NC Chinese Lantern Festival, a tradition making its return to Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre for its 6th year after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. ![]()
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