Baquan village in Zhejiang Province, renowned for its centuries-old silkworm breeding traditions, dazzled spectators with a one-of-a-kind \"silkworm dragon\" parade to welcome the Lantern Festival. Over 600 residents joined forces on Saturday night, each holding lanterns shaped like silkworm cocoons, which combined to form a luminous 1,200-meter-long dragon weaving through the streets.
The spectacle reached its peak as participants arranged the lanterns into concentric circles in a central square, with the dragon spiraling dynamically at the center under a starlit sky. The event celebrated both rural craftsmanship and communal unity, honoring the region\u2019s deep connection to silk production. Villagers described the dragon as a symbol of prosperity and ecological harmony, aligning ancient customs with modern sustainability values.
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'Silkworm dragon' parade in Zhejiang to celebrate Lantern Festival
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