Lantern Festival brings Chinese traditions to southwestern France

Last updated: 13/08 - 11:04

After three successful editions in Gaillac, the Lantern Festival opens in Blagnac in southwestern France. The event expects to welcome up to 600,000 visitors and is one of the largest of its kind outside of China.

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Lantern Festival brings Chinese traditions to southwestern France

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