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Toulouse: Biggest Lanterns Festival Outside China
People walk in front of a giant scene made from steel, ceramics during the Lanterns festival. After being organized in Gaillac, the Lanterns festival is now organized in the city of Blagnac in the suburbs of Toulouse. In the Ritouret park on nearly 9ha, more than 2500 lanterns made of steel, ceramics and clothes built by 80 craftsperson depict in 45 scenes tales, legends and myths from China. This lantern art comes from the town of Zigong in the Sichuan province. This art dates back from the Tang dynasty. The Lanterns festival in Blagnac is the biggest lanterns show outside China. Toulouse. France. December 5th 2021. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #7494524 |
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| Photographer | Alain Pitton/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Alain Pitton/NurPhoto |
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