This year there was a lantern festival held at the Red River Exhibition grounds called Lights of the North. A group of artists and performers came from China to tour North America, and were presenting both the lanterns they fabricated and an acrobatic and cultural performance. We decided to check it out because it sounded pretty interesting. On our way to the Exhibition grounds, we were treated to a home grown Manitoba light show, with the sunlight playing amazing colours across the clouds.
Light show across the clouds
Gate way to the Lights of the North
Inside the festival, we were treated to a collection of different lantern creations. They were spaced out all around the grounds so there was a fair bit of walking, but looking at them all was pretty good. There was also a concession area setup, with food trucks and traditional Chinese cuisine being served, including a cotton candy artist.
A great white bear roar out over the crowd
Phoenix rising in a temple
All the Zodiac symbols
Great dragon
Traditional temple, as a lantern
The festival also took the time to create a few tributes to our local Winnipeg heritage. Honestly, it was a great touch and I think it was really cool of them to do it.
Winnie the Pooh, a local hero
The side of the Human Rights museum, redecorated
The Golden Boy in all his glory
The backside of the entrance was also quite impressive, and an amazing last view of the wonderful lantern festival.
The entrance/exit from afar
Last view of the festival
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