Celebrated lantern show heads to Paris

The celebrated lantern show in Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden, a staple in the city's Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations for 28 years, will be held in Paris, France for the first time from Dec 15 to Feb 25. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Aside from the exhibition of colorful lanterns, the celebration in Paris will also consist of market events, a showcase of China's intangible cultural heritage and performances such as folk music, martial arts and traditional Chinese dance, as well as the celebrated magic trick of face-changing.