The Nagasaki Lantern Festival, a radiant celebration of the Spring Festival, illuminates the city’s heart with around 15,000 exquisitely colored Chinese lanterns. Welcoming an impressive gathering of approximately one million visitors, the 2024 edition of this festival extends its charm over 17 days, offering more time to revel in the festivities. Set across eight central locations, including the bustling Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, serene Minato Park, lively Chuo Park, and the enchanting Kanko-dori Arcade, the festival is a spectacle of cultural splendor. Attendees can immerse themselves in vibrant street events like the mesmerizing Dragon Dance and the regal Emperor’s Parade, featuring Nagasaki’s own Masaharu Fukuyama in the emperor’s role this year. Offering a palette of Chinese cultural experiences — from visually stunning displays to delightful culinary delights — this festival is a perfect day excursion from Fukuoka, with all details available for pre-planning on the official website.
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• 2/9 (Fri.) ~ 2/25 (Sun.)
• Lantern lighting hours: 17:00~22:00
*llight up ceremony: 2/10 18:00~, lights at Minato Park, Hamanmachi and Chuo Park venues will be turned on from 2/11 12:00.
• Free entry (some paid facilities)
• Central Nagasaki City, Nagasaki (PDF Map)
• https://www.at-nagasaki.jp/lantern-festival
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