2025 Xiluo Lantern Festival

The second edition of the festival embraced the curatorial spirit of "The More Local, The More Global," seamlessly blending Xiluo’s cultural heritage with the artistry of light through three highlights:
1. Innovative Main Lantern Design: Inspired by the 2025 Chinese zodiac animal, the Snake, the festival’s centerpiece featured an adorable pink serpent playfully coiled atop a giant cake, symbolizing sweetness and happiness. The mechanized rotating structure, synchronized with dynamic lighting and an exclusive musical score, created an immersive 360-degree panoramic view.
2. Immersive Light Experience: Spanning 1.3 hectares, the park was transformed into a sea of lanterns, enhanced by kinetic butterfly installations, dragonfly sculptures, and ladybug-themed lights, crafting a breathtaking bioluminescent wonderland. At the entrance, the "Mandarin Duck Butterflies" installation—a pair of grand butterfly-shaped lanterns—served as a stunning welcome feature, functioning as an art installation by day and an illuminated masterpiece by night.
3. Diverse Activities & Sustainability Initiatives: The grand lighting festival featured live performances from popular bands, along with an exciting prize draw for attendees. In support of sustainable development, the festival incorporated energy-efficient LED lighting, solar-powered installations, and a comprehensive recycling and energy-saving management system, reinforcing its commitment to a greener, more eco-conscious lantern festival.