Zigong, located in Sichuan Province, is renowned as the 'Capital of Chinese Lanterns' with over 800 years of lantern-making history, producing the world's most spectacular illuminated festival displays.
Zigong's lantern tradition dates back to the Tang and Song dynasties (618-1279 AD), when local artisans began creating elaborate silk lanterns for imperial courts and regional festivals. What truly sets Zigong lanterns apart is their unique craftsmanship methodology: hand-bent steel rod frameworks created by master metalworkers, hand-stretched silk and fabric coverings applied by skilled artisans, and hand-painted details rendered by master painters using traditional techniques passed down through generations. The annual Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival, held since 1964, is one of the world's largest and most spectacular lantern events, featuring over 100 massive display groups across 30+ acres and attracting over 2 million visitors each year. Zigong is also the global hub for lantern export — over 80% of international lantern festivals worldwide feature Zigong-made products and employ Zigong craftsmen. Companies like ours have completed projects in over 50 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, bringing this unique Sichuan art form to global audiences while maintaining the highest standards of traditional craftsmanship combined with modern LED technology and structural engineering.
Traditional lantern craftsmanship involves multiple specialized stages, each requiring years of training to master.
Artists create detailed sketches and 3D models of each lantern design.
Craftsmen bend and weld steel rods to create the structural skeleton.
Silk or fabric is stretched, glued, and trimmed over the framework.
Master artists hand-paint details, patterns, and facial features.
LED systems are installed, programmed, and tested for optimal effect.
Each lantern undergoes comprehensive inspection before shipping.
