Nanning prepares Lantern Festival activities for visitors

Commercial areas and shopping malls in Nanning, capital of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have prepared colorful activities and beautiful lantern shows for the upcoming Lantern Festival, which falls on Feb 5 this year.

Lantern shows, riddle-guessing, and DIY rabbit-style lantern making events will be available at Nanning MixC Mall from Feb 3 to 5. 

Performers dressed up as Yuelao, a Chinese god of love and marriage, and the Seven Fairies will be presented from 8 pm to 10 pm on Feb 5 at Sanjie Liangxiang historical cultural block (Three Streets and Two Alleys). They will distribute snacks and lucky bags to visitors, with those wearing hanfu, the traditional Han clothing, will receive a lotus-style lantern for free. 

In addition, those interested in getting a close look at Chinese dress culture and the etiquette system can visit Nanning InCity on the evening of the Lantern Festival.