![]() Other displays include a dazzling kaleidoscope you can step inside, a misty rain garden, a group of playful pandas, a couple of truly magnificent parrots and many more (we won't spoil them all!). The jaw-dropping piece floats on Symphony Lake, just a stones throw from the amphitheater stage.Īnother Dragon-seen in photos above and also below-stands guard in front of the Imperial Palace of the Ming Empire, among the largest displays the festival has ever unveiled. The Dragon-the star of the show and an important cultural symbol in China-weighs more than 18,000 pounds, is longer than three school buses and requires a crane with a 15-person crew to install the head. In all, 2,500 lanterns and more than 15,000 LED lights make up 50 distinct displays, including the return of the spectacular Chinese Dragon. Each lantern at this year's festival was handcrafted and assembled by more than 25 visiting Chinese artisans and performers to our area. Today, they're popularly used to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The lanterns are on hand to showcase the beauty and artistry of the Chinese culture-the art of Chinese lantern making dates back more than 2,000 years, with lantern-crafting skills being passed down from one generation to the next. A sensory-friendly night will take place on Dec. Booth Amphitheatre has paved walkways and is wheelchair accessible, including the parking area and entrance. More than 200,000 visitors are expected to come from across the state to see the glowing pieces of art.Īccessibility note: This event is a self-guided walking tour. Hundreds of larger-than-life lanterns will be on display, making for an incredible, colorful adventure you can walk through this holiday season. The festival-which only visits a handful of spots around the country each year is presented in Cary in partnership with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc.-opens Nov. Please contact us at 91 or email us at if you have any feedback or suggesstions as to how we could improve the accessibility of this website.A 200-foot-long, 21-foot-tall dragon has invaded Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C. Yes, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival has returned to the Raleigh area for a seventh time! If you have difficulty using or accessing any element of this website or the Koka Booth Amphitheatre mobile site, please feel free to call us at 91 or email us at We will work with you to provide the information, item, or transaction you seek through a communication method that is accessible for and consistent with applicable law. Planning on visiting our venue for this event and need to take advantage of our Accessibility Services? Let us know your needs by filling out the form below! Our goal is to facilitate accessibility on our website and mobile site to better allow patrons to learn about events and purchase tickets with ease. ![]() Koka Booth Amphitheatre strives to provide a positive experience for all guests. ![]()
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