News & Insights Across Asia
Shanghai’s expanded 2026 Yuyuan Lantern Festival combines ancient craftsmanship with digital interactivity, creating a 2.1-km luminous corridor through historic districts until March 3.
British PM Keir Starmer encountered a lantern modeled after Larry the Cat during his Shanghai visit, highlighting cultural ties between the UK and China.
Shanghai’s snake-themed Spring Festival lantern show celebrates the Year of the Snake by blending Chinese traditions with global influences, featuring over 100 snake-themed images from around the world.
