Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape

Yixian Lantern Festival Cultural Landscape

Intangible Heritage

Located in the heart of Yixian County in Anhui Province, the historic ancient street is a living embodiment of traditional Huizhou culture. Especially captivating at night, the street transforms into a glowing corridor of lanterns—delicate, pink-hued lights that hang rhythmically from traditional Anhui-style grey-tiled buildings. These lanterns are more than decorative; they symbolize peace, reunion, and the continuity of local traditions. The street layout, architectural style, and community life remain largely preserved, reflecting centuries of Hui merchant culture and Confucian values. Digital documentation through photography, virtual night tours, and 3D mapping can preserve the night-time ambiance of this street for future generations. The project contributes to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by promoting cultural identity, safeguarding living heritage, and encouraging responsible tourism.

Lei Wang

2025-01-14

lw286@st-andrews.ac.uk

English

Intangible

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25/03/2025

25/03/2025

Photo taken by myself

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A traditional Huizhou street in Yixian, Anhui, decorated with lanterns that highlight local cultural ambiance at night.

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