At the beginning of the Spring Festival in 2026, the 40th Qinhuai Lantern Festival dressed up Nanjing in a brilliant and splendid outfit. The dazzling lanterns, carrying the authentic flavor of the Chinese New Year, also demonstrated the city's vigorous vitality. From a local folk event in the past to a cultural IP that amazes the world today, the Qinhuai Lantern Festival, which has gone through 40 years, has broken through its boundaries and grown, attracting friends from all over the world.
What cultural code does the Qinhuai Lantern Festival contain? And why has it become a shining business card for Nanjing on the international stage? During the winter vacation, several international students from Southeast University, after finishing their schoolwork, with their yearning for Chinese culture, followed the strong festive atmosphere and embarked on a journey to seek the lanterns.
Source: Nanjing Daily