Chinese Lantern, Physalis alkekengi, often called Japanese Lantern, is an herbaceous perennial that in some areas can spread and become somewhat invasive. Once you’ve seen a Chinese Lantern plant ...

A 196-foot-long Chinese Dragon floats on Symphony Lake at Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre on Nov. 27. The Chinese view dragons as spiritual symbols, and the dragon culture dates back over 8,000 years. ...

When you’re celebrating a special occasion, traditional balloons and string lights don’t always create the festive mood you want. For a truly memorable celebration, you may want to consider Chinese ...

A 200-foot dragon has been spotted in Philly’s Franklin Square. No worries. The ginormous snake stretches as one of the amazing sights in this year’s Chinese Lantern Festival. Located at 6th and Race ...

Twenty Chinese artisans spent a month creating the wire and silk structures, then painting them. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) The Chinese Lantern Festival features 15,000 LED lights. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY ...

The day before the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival opened, on November 13, operations manager Andrew Bowman was busy testing the lights. For two weeks, Bowman had worked 12-to-14-hour days: ...

The lantern festival represents thousands of years of Chinese craft-making traditions and this year's festival is the biggest yet with 29 lanterns and lots of interactives from swings to a selfie ...

The Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Philadelphia for the summer of 2022 with brand new lights and a fountain show. Here are some answers to questions about the colorful light experience: The ...

CARY, N.C. — It’s peaceful, beautiful and spectacular all at the same time. The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is a magical holiday must-see experience. More than 2,500 lanterns create 36 all ...