Latest Events in Shandong(February Updated)

The 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Spring Festival Lantern Festival illuminated the shores of Taibai Lake before the Spring Festival holiday. With "Confucian and Mencian Heritage, Canal Lights" as its core theme, the festival integrated Jining's Confucian culture, canal culture, and traditional Spring Festival elements, creating themed lanterns such as "Peach and Plum Trees Everywhere," "Canal Capital," and "Ten Thousand Lights." Through the deep integration of traditional lantern art and modern lighting technology, the festival aims to establish Jining Taibai Lake as a cultural tourism brand for the Spring Festival.

The 2026 Year of the Fire Horse Spring Lantern Festival, themed "Ten Thousand Lanterns Celebrate the New Year, the Dragon and Horse Bring Good Fortune," showcases hundreds of unique lantern displays that blend traditional folk customs with modern light and shadow artistry. Visitors can admire classic Chinese lanterns like "Auspicious Horses Bestow Blessings" and "Zodiac Symbols Welcome Prosperity," as well as contemporary designs featuring dynamic light shows and interactive installations, all illuminating the festive season in dazzling splendor. The festival also offers immersive cultural experiences, including intangible heritage crafts, folk performances, and local delicacies, making it the perfect destination for family outings, photo ops, and soaking up the lively Lunar New Year atmosphere. Join us under the radiant glow of lanterns to welcome the auspicious Year of the Fire Horse and embrace the joy of spring together.

This year's Lantern Festival is a visual feast! All lanterns are crafted using Zigong lantern-making techniques, combining beauty and durability. They encompass four main categories: themed gates, characters from *Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio*, classic scenes, and auspicious symbols. Spanning from 4 to 20 meters in length and from 4 to 8 meters in height, the lantern displays are arranged in a visually appealing and layered manner. In addition to lanterns, there are thrilling stunt car shows, a "celestial maiden scattering flowers" performance, a fire fox show, and a thousand-year-old intangible cultural heritage fireworks display.

Qingyun Jinshan Cultural Expo Park's New Year Intangible Cultural Heritage Fireworks and Lantern Festival offers more than just Liuyang fireworks. With numerous intangible cultural heritage performances and eleven major exhibition halls, that's not all! This year, we've transformed the entire park into a 'living, interactive, time-traveling' New Year movie set. Let me tell you about all the surprises hidden in this ticket: First, immerse yourself in the scene instantly! You're not just a visitor—you're part of the show. Stroll down Qingfeng Street where the aroma of traditional snacks fills the air. When you need a break, settle into a storytelling theater and listen to legendary tales. As night falls, the entire park transforms into a dazzling sea of Zigong lanterns. Write your wishes, join the lantern festival, and release sky lanterns for blessings—a scene so romantic it defies description! Second, the spectacular show delivers double the excitement! In addition to the intangible cultural heritage fire dance, we also offer an aerial wire-flying horse performance, symbolizing the spirit of the dragon horse! Witness the spectacular aerial dance of the Flying Phoenix and Flying Fire Dragon across the sky—a breathtaking display typically reserved for grand celebrations! Plus, we've set up a dedicated fireworks zone where you and your family can safely light small fireworks, creating unforgettable memories and reliving the festive joy of childhood. Third, immersive theater that gets your blood pumping! Our innovative red theater production "Anti-Japanese Brigade" isn't watched sitting down - you walk through it! With authentic scene recreations and actors performing right beside you, this immersive experience captures the patriotic fervor of defending our homeland. It's particularly meaningful to bring elders and children, serving as a vivid patriotic education. Fourth, the NPC dream team - 50 members will celebrate the New Year with you! This is the main event! We're not just talking about one or two NPCs—we've got a professional parade team of over 50 performers! Including: the wealth god squad handing out red envelopes, the stunning traditional-chic ladies' formation, the nostalgic Journey to the West disciples group, the lively dragon and lion dance team, the thrilling stilt walkers, the heroic anti-Japanese war brigade, and the magnificent Hanfu procession... They're scattered throughout the park, ready to surprise you with encounters, interactions, poetry duels, martial arts challenges, and gift-giving at any moment! You'll never know who you'll meet around the next corner—it's like a massive, open-world live-action role-playing game! Fifth, the newly built Sci-Fi Cube is open for free after entering the park. On the ancient land of Qingyun Jinshan lies a hidden nexus connecting the "mythical past" with the "sci-fi future." Here, visitors are no mere spectators but invited "Destined Travelers." Your mission is to navigate through energy fields where past and present intertwine, collecting scattered "Journey to the West wisdom fragments" lost to temporal fluctuations through hands-on scientific exploration, advancing your Chinese-style sci-fi cultivation. Discover themed zones like: - Hall of Destiny: Origins of Journey to the West - Excavation Pavilion: Awakening the Spirit Stone · Relic Hunt - Oceanarium: Battle for the Sea · Deep-Sea Exploration - Space Tea Lounge: Time Flies · Multidimensional Universe - 9D Theater: Chrono Odyssey · Hyper-Sensory Space Sixth, the 11 major exhibition halls are open to the public free of charge. Ten major exhibition halls are now fully open, including the Thirty-Six Guildhalls Hall, Science and Technology Hall, Dinosaur Hall, Paleontology Hall, Sculpture Hall, Petrified Wood Hall, and Rare Stones Hall, all accessible for free after entering the park. To sum up: After Lunar New Year's Eve, come to Shandong for the "Po Wu" festival—your passport to the "Lunar New Year Fantasy World." Here you can: Must-see attractions – Top 10 pavilions, Thousand-Light Flower Sea, Soaring Phoenix, Iron Flower Show, and Fireworks Display. Taste the authentic street food at Antique Street. Fun activities await – interactive NPC games throughout the park, treasure hunts, fireworks displays, and sky lantern releases. Feel the passion at the Red Theater, the lively charm of ancient-style streets, and the moving experience of thousands praying together.

Qingdao Deep Sea Adventure VR Store is located along Qingdao's golden coastline, next to the Third Bathing Beach, at the heart of Qingdao's premier tourist route. The store features China's first deep-sea themed immersive VR experience "Deep Sea Adventure" as well as a series of world-class VR works including the Golden Lion Award-winning immersive VR piece "Cosmos" from the Venice Film Festival.

Linyi Chinese Lantern World will officially open at 3:00 PM on December 31, 2025, bringing traditional Zigong lanterns to Linyi for a spectacular New Year's celebration. The venue features countless Zigong lanterns perfect for photos, along with exciting activities like the Linyi Fire Pot Show, iron-smelting fireworks, the arrival of the Yimeng Goddess, bonfire parties, EDM events, and colorful auspicious clouds. Your admission ticket grants access to over 30 giant Guochao lantern displays, NPC parades, Tang Palace Night Banquet performances, Langya Golden Age classical dances, secret fire shows, bonfire gatherings, Guochao music parties, and special New Year's Eve performances. Don't miss this grand New Year's celebration welcoming 2026!

The inaugural Linqing Guomian 1960 Lunar New Year Lantern Festival will be held at No. 73 Xianfeng Road, Xinhua Road Street, Linqing City, and will officially commence on February 10, 2026. The lantern festival transforms the historic national cotton mill site into a dazzling light spectacle showcasing Linqing's unique charm. The majestic yet playful Linqing Lion Cat lantern display takes center stage as a local auspicious symbol, spreading New Year blessings and happiness wishes. The innovative Linqing Bearing lantern group highlights the city's industrial heritage, while vibrant cartoon-themed lanterns create magical family moments. Visitors can also write their New Year wishes on the wishing tree. Each glowing lantern weaves together traditional festive spirit and urban memories, making this the must-visit destination for Linqing locals to admire lanterns and celebrate the Lunar New Year.

In June 1944, Allied forces landed in Normandy, yet the battlefield situation remained severe. Madame Chiang Soong May-ling fell ill and planned to travel to Brazil, only to discover that a pair of precious diamond earrings had gone missing just before departure. Soong May-ling flew into a rage, canceled the trip, and ordered a thorough investigation of the matter! During the investigation, over 400 people inside and outside the mansion were interrogated, ultimately narrowing the focus to four individuals who stayed overnight at the official residence: Cai Ma, the personal maid who had served the lady for over a decade; Pearl Jia, the lady's English secretary; Gu Peizong, the mysterious man who entered the residence at night; and Gu Youzhi, a notorious playboy from Chongqing's nightlife scene.

Witness an exciting and cordial boxing competition between the esteemed representatives of the police and fire department at the highly anticipated event, the Police/Fire Boxing Match. This adrenaline-pumping event will take place in the vibrant city of Los Angeles at the renowned venue located at 6045 York Boulevard. Mark your calendars for September 15, 2023, as the date when these brave individuals step into the ring to showcase their extraordinary skills and camaraderie. Prepare yourself for an evening filled with electrifying bouts as these dedicated public servants demonstrate their strength, agility, and determination. The Police/Fire Boxing Match promises to be an unforgettable experience, with each match delivering intense action and riveting displays of athleticism. To be a part of this thrilling event, secure your tickets now at a reasonable price of $25. Don't miss this opportunity to support and applaud these heroic individuals who selflessly serve our community day in and day out. Join us in honoring our local heroes as they engage in this friendly competition, showcasing their unwavering bravery and unwavering commitment to our safety. Be captivated by the sheer display of skill and dedication that will surely leave you in awe. Witness the Police/Fire Boxing Match, an event that not only highlights the remarkable capabilities of the police and fire department but also serves as a testament to the unbreakable bond that exists between these two essential pillars of our community.

The Battle of I-4 is set to return for another epic night of amateur boxing at the prestigious Orlando Harley-Davidson. To ensure you don't miss out on this thrilling event, it is strongly recommended to secure your advance tickets. This ultimate showdown between Central Florida's top amateur boxers, brought to you by the Orlando Boxing Club and UCBL, promises an exhilarating clash on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Orlando Harley-Davidson, located at 3770 37th Street, Orlando, FL 32805. Witness the intense competition unfold as fierce competitors battle it out in the square circle. The atmosphere will be electric, with passionate fans from both sides coming together to show their support and create an unforgettable experience. Feel the thrill of live boxing as the crowd roars in anticipation, surrounded by dedicated enthusiasts. From the pre-game Bike Show festivities to the heart-pounding action in the ring, the Battle of I-4 guarantees an event filled with excitement, camaraderie, and lasting memories. Make sure to mark your calendars, gather your friends, and prepare to be on the edge of your seat as you witness this intense amateur boxing event.