Zigong Dinosaur Lantern Festival in Sichuan Illuminations are seen during the 18th Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival in Zigon...

Zigong Dinosaur Lantern Festival in Sichuan

Illuminations are seen during the 18th Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival in Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 23, 2012. (Source: China.org.cn/Photo by Chen Xiangzhao)

Illuminations are seen during the 18th Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival in Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 23, 2012. (Source: China.org.cn/Photo by Chen Xiangzhao)

Illuminations are seen during the 18th Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival in Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 23, 2012. (Source: China.org.cn/Photo by Chen Xiangzhao)

Illuminations are seen during the 18th Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival in Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 23, 2012. (Source: China.org.cn/Photo by Chen Xiangzhao)

Illuminations are seen during the 18th Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival in Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 23, 2012. (Source: China.org.cn/Photo by Chen Xiangzhao)

Debuting in the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), the Zigong Lantern Festival has been held for more than 1,000 years. Zigong Lantern Festival is one of the most famous lantern showcases in China, embodying the lantern culture. Lanterns made in Zigong have long enjoyed a good reputation.The numerous colorful lanterns turn night into day.