Your Lanterns Come From This Chinese Town

Red lanterns can be found in Chinese communities around the world during Lunar New Year. But did you know one small village is responsible for making 80% of China’s lanterns? We visited the village and met a lantern maker during his busiest time of the year.

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Producer: Weiyu Qian
Videographer: Yan Chen
Animation: Ray Ngan
Editing and Mastering: Joel Roche

Music: Audio Network