Photo taken on January 10, 2024 shows a craftsman making a loong-shaped lantern in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province. /CFP
Photo taken on January 10, 2024 shows a craftsman making a loong-shaped lantern in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province. /CFP
Photo taken on January 10, 2024 shows craftsmen in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, working on dragon heads, adding a touch of tradition and festivity to the atmosphere as Spring Festival approaches. /CFP
Photo taken on January 10, 2024 shows craftsmen in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, working on dragon heads, adding a touch of tradition and festivity to the atmosphere as Spring Festival approaches. /CFP
Photo taken on January 10, 2024 shows craftsmen in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, working on dragon heads, adding a touch of tradition and festivity to the atmosphere as Spring Festival approaches. /CFP
Photo taken on January 10, 2024 shows craftsmen in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, working on dragon heads, adding a touch of tradition and festivity to the atmosphere as Spring Festival approaches. /CFP
Photo taken on January 10, 2024 shows a craftsman in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, working on a dragon head, adding a touch of tradition and festivity to the atmosphere as Spring Festival approaches. /CFP
Photo taken on January 10, 2024 shows a craftsman in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, working on a dragon head, adding a touch of tradition and festivity to the atmosphere as Spring Festival approaches. /CFP
Intricate craftsmanship in Dongyang, east China’s Zhejiang Province has harnessed the community spirit of locals to prepare for a vibrant Spring Festival celebration in less than a month.
Skilled craftsmen have been seen creating the locally renowned “bench loong” lanterns, with exquisite artistry. This traditional craft involves families contributing a bench on which the long loong lanterns are made. The lanterns symbolize prosperity for the locals. After completion, the villagers will carry the benches in parades during festivities.
