Dazzling fish lantern parade brings ancient villages in East China to life

Parade processions of the giant fish-shaped lantern meander through the streets in the ancient villages of east China's Huangshan, creating a stunning spectacle at night. Many visitors came here to experience the parades, benefiting local tourism and related industries.

A drone photo shows a fish lantern parade staged in Tangmo Village of Huizhou District in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 16, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)
A fish lantern parade is staged in Chengkan Village of Huizhou District in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 3, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)
A drone photo shows a fish lantern parade staged in Chengkan Village of Huizhou District in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 3, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)
A drone photo shows a fish lantern parade staged in Chengkan Village of Huizhou District in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 3, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)
A drone photo shows a fish lantern parade staged in Tangmo Village of Huizhou District in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 16, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)
A drone photo shows a fish lantern parade staged in Tangmo Village of Huizhou District in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 16, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)
A drone photo shows a fish lantern parade staged in Chengkan Village of Huizhou District in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 3, 2026. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

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