A themed lantern show opened on Saturday at the Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, sending best wishes for the upcoming New Year of 2026. The event features five themed areas displaying over 100 sets of large lanterns, including a group of 13-meter-tall galloping horse figures, and lanterns featuring Chinese mythological elements with precise lighting effects. The event will last until March 8, 2026. Special events will also be launched during important holidays such as the New Year's Day, Spring Festival, and Lantern Festival, offering diverse cultural and tourism experiences to visitors. Organizers also set up a food market and several heated rest areas for visitors. Shotlist: Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, northwest China - Dec 27, 2025: 1. Aerial shots of lantern show; 2. Various of visitors; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Fan, vice president, Yinchuan Flower Expo Industry Services Co., Ltd. (starting with shot 2): "Our lantern show this year features two special lantern displays that incorporate elements of Chinese mythology while also adding a sci-tech touch. For example, our display of Goddess Nuwa repairing the broken pillars supporting heaven has an interactive device. When visitors touch this device, Nuwa will lift the colorful stones and slowly rise to the top, changing the color of lanterns."; 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhao Ying, child visitor: "I saw many ancient myths and legends here that are told in my Chinese textbooks. They are magnificent, beautiful, and lovely. I liked them very much."; 5. Aerial shots of lantern show; 6. Various of food stall; 7. Various of visitor rest area; 8. Aerial shots of lantern show, visitors. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]