Chinese lanterns, as an important carrier of traditional culture, have a long history, diverse types, and profound meanings. Among numerous themes, the most representative works are often closely related to auspiciousness, prayer, historical legends, and life interests. These colorful lights are not only beautiful, but also carry profound cultural connotations, so they are deeply loved by the people.

In short, as a major producer of Chinese lanterns, Zigong is able to attract a large number of manufacturers to concentrate here due to its profound historical and cultural heritage, complete industrial chain, technological innovation, and the enormous influence of the Zigong Lantern Festival.

The lantern craftsmen in Zigong are renowned worldwide for their unique lantern making techniques, and they are known as the "artists who light up the city". Zigong City is located in the central part of Sichuan Province and is renowned throughout the country as the "Southern Lantern City".

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In 2017, the annual operating income of color lantern enterprises reached 4 billion 850 million yuan. The color lamp industry in the city has more than 4 million people in the year, and the annual output value is over 2 billion yuan. After nearly 30 years of "going global" development, the footprint of Zigong lanterns has covered more than 50 countries and regions on five continents and more than 500 large and medium-sized cities in China, with a total of 400 million people watching lanterns.