On March 3rd, the 15th day of the first lunar month, Cangxi County in Sichuan celebrated the Lantern Festival with a series of events, including lantern riddles and an intangible cultural heritage parade. Centered around traditional Chinese folk customs and integrated with modern technological elements, the festivities allowed residents to enjoy the holiday in a lively and joyous atmosphere, showcasing the unique charm and cultural allure of this "pear county."

Crowds gathered at the lively Lantern Riddle event (Photo by Wang Liping)

Residents enjoying the lanterns and solving riddles (Photo by Zhang Wenzhong)

At the "Lantern Riddle" event, red lanterns adorned the streets, with hundreds of riddles swaying in the breeze. Over a thousand residents enthusiastically participated, pondering alone or discussing in groups. Parents and children immersed themselves in the traditional folk experience, with laughter and joy filling the air.

The "Dragon and Lion Dance" parade during the Lantern Festival attracted crowds throughout the city.

As night fell, the Jiangnan New Area along the Jialing River hosted the "Intangible Heritage Shines, Horses Gallop into Spring" parade. The procession featured majestic horses leading the way and Unitree robots interacting with the music, creating a fascinating blend of tradition and technology. The thunderous Yunfeng drums, agile "Pear Flower" dragon dances, leaping Yuanba lion dances, and the fiery Yongning dragon performances captivated the audience. Other folk arts, such as Lijiang stilt walking and Qiping folk customs, added to the display of intangible cultural heritage.

The stylish Unitree robot, "Cyber Steed Celebrates the Lantern Festival" (Photo by Zhang Wenzhong)

A Yuanba lion interacting warmly with the audience, bringing smiles to the elderly and children (Photo by Fan Dawei)

Unitree robots and Cangxi"s intangible cultural heritage teams complementing each other (Photo by Zhang Wenzhong)

A hundred-person unicorn formation chasing sparks (Photo by Zhang Wenzhong)

Golden and red lions leaping and jumping, with bells on their heads ringing crisply (Photo by Fan Dawei)

The Yongning fire dragon weaving through showers of molten iron (Photo by Fan Dawei)

Touching the lion"s head for good fortune (Photo by Fan Dawei)

The parade proceeded along Xingfu Road to Yipintianxia, with residents of all ages lining the streets to watch. Mobile phone lights created a sea of stars, and cheers and applause filled the air. As residents immersed themselves in the warmth and excitement of the Lantern Festival, they also felt a deep sense of happiness, reflecting China"s prosperity and peace. (By Wei Wenjin)

四川苍溪：灯谜映月庆佳节 非遗巡游闹元宵

3月3日，农历正月十五元宵佳节，四川苍溪县隆重开展猜灯谜、非遗民俗闹元宵巡游系列活动，以中国传统民俗为核心，融合现代科技元素，让市民在热闹喜庆的氛围中欢度元宵，尽显梨乡独特的节日风情与文化魅力。

在“闹元宵・猜灯谜”活动现场，街区红灯高挂，数百条灯谜随风摇曳，千余名市民踊跃参与。大家或驻足思索或结伴探讨，家长带着孩子沉浸式体验传统民俗，现场欢声笑语不断，尽显节日温馨。

夜幕降临，嘉陵江畔江南新区沿岸迎来“非遗焕彩・骏马踏春”龙腾狮舞闹元宵非遗巡游活动。巡游中，威风骏马开道，宇树智能机器人随乐互动，传统与科技精彩碰撞；云峰威风锣鼓铿锵震天，梨花龙舒展灵动，元坝狮舞腾挪跳跃，永宁火龙气势如虹，漓江高跷、歧坪民俗等绝活轮番上阵，非遗魅力尽显。

巡游队伍沿幸福路一路前行至一品天下，沿街市民扶老携幼驻足观赏，手机灯光汇成星海，喝彩声、欢呼声此起彼伏，市民在沉浸式体验元宵佳节的热闹与温情的同时，也深深感受中国风调雨顺、国泰民安的幸福感。（文 魏文进）