Xiangyang, China: locals welcome the Chinese New Year by flying sky lanterns and experiencing intangible cultural heritage.
On February 14, 2026, local time, residents gather in the Ancient City of Xiangyang, located in Xiangyang, Hubei Province, China, to release Kongming lanterns in a coordinated public event. The Ancient City of Xiangyang boasts a history spanning 2,800 years. Under the theme “Thousands of Lanterns Flying Above the Hanshui River and Thousands of Families…