Magnificent giant panda-themed lantern show in southwest China’s Ya’an

A park in Yucheng District, Ya’an City of southwest China’s Sichuan Province has recently caught the attention of giant panda fans, as a giant panda-themed lantern show officially kicked off on the evening of Jan. 28, Chinanews.com reported yesterday.

As an important event in the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 5 this year, this giant panda-themed lantern show is scheduled to last from Jan. 28 to Feb. 19, according to scol.com.cn.

Fabulous lanterns in various shapes and colors create a festive atmosphere. Lanterns in the forms of the Ya’an mascots – Ya Ya and An An, alongside a set featuring a giant panda figure named Pang Dun’er (an adorable giant panda) bring enormous joy to visitors. (Photo/Chinanews.com)