Behind the production: China Light

The events developed and created by China Light are consistently a marvel to behold, and dazzle spectators. The festival is much sought after, and not just because of the amazing visuals, but also because of the professional attitude and workmanship of its people. Today we lift the curtain slightly, to give an insight into the skilful planning and hard work which is the foundation of every China Light event.

East meets West: bridging the gap between two different cultures

Both in terms of distance and of culture, there has historically been a large gap between the cultures of the West and the Far East. As globalisation makes our planet smaller and smaller, the physical distance appears to shrink as well, but the cultural differences remain in place. The China Light festival shows, however, that even the cultural gap can be overcome, using Eastern cultural expressions to tell Western stories.

Raising awareness about Nature protection with lanterns

Globalisation, industrialisation and a skyrocketing world population all put heavy pressure on both the environment and the animal kingdom. Yet, living in our modernised society, for many of us the consequences are invisible or unclear, as much of it happens outside of our lives. The China Light Festival can bring these important matters to the forefront, using art and light to draw attention to our impact on the planet.

Lantern art: the innovative storyteller

If the China Light Festival: Jungle Book Edition in the Antwerp Zoo last winter taught us anything, it is that Asian lanterns are an excellent means of conveying an intriguing story.

A look at Chinese Lantern Festivals

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