The 2024 Los Angeles Lantern Art Expo was launched Wednesday evening, showcasing Chinese traditional culture with more than 60 sets of lantern displays, cultural performances and Chinese cuisine.
A total of 66 sets of lanterns are on display at the expo, featuring themes including the Great Tang Dynasty, 12 Chinese zodiac animals, prehistoric dinosaurs, and holidays such as Halloween and Christmas.
"Today, as we light up the lanterns here, we once again highlight the tremendous potential and continued efforts of China and the United States to foster cultural and tourism exchanges," said Chinese Consul General in Los Angeles Guo Shaochun at the opening ceremony of the event.
