Zigong Lantern Group® is the only American-owned lantern arts company in the entire industry, and remarkably, one of the largest exporter of lanterns ‘lantern art’ in all of China. Many find it hard to believe that an American entity deep inside the industry’s largest manufacturing hub in China emerged to the top. However, something like this doesn’t happen by accident. We have a ferocious will to succeed, and operating with a strict adherence to highest levels of Quality & Ethics.
The company we OWN in China is called Zigong Shijieyijia Culture Communication Co., Ltd 自贡世 界一家文化传播有限责任公司. In English, it means Zigong One World Culture Communication, developed to oversee our local factory and office management in Zigong, Sichuan, China, where we design, fabricate, package, and ship. We own another major company in Orlando, FL, USA, called Zigong Lantern Group Worldwide, LLC, formerly called China Lantern International, LLC, operating the entire worldwide international business unit as well as local US inventory. This is our main headquarter office, as well as the sole owner and operator of both companies.
Our designs and production are 100% custom-made, handcrafted lantern art, by hundreds of talented artisans for each unique location. Our exhibitions worldwide are created with brand new custom designs each year, bringing a fresh new theme to all of our partner locations around the globe. This is the reason why our annual attendance grows each year, as we pride ourselves in the quality we bring to all of our events, coupled with the ability to bring new themes each and every year.
We are proud to say that our quality is unbeatable. We have an unwavering commitment to provide the only authentic lantern arts experience worldwide. We are not only the world leaders in Lantern Arts; but world leaders within the entire holiday lights and lighting industry. We can create any theme imaginable, and there is nothing we can’t do. We are always looking for the next challenge; We welcome it!
Zigong Lantern Group began formation in 2017/2018, out of an uprising reorganization. Zigong Lantern Group emerged out of an uprising reorganization that officially emancipated in 2019. During this process, we pulled administration, design, and production into one organization, creating a more efficient platform. The great call to action and uprising was based on a system of fairness, opportunity, and ethics; with a strict adherence to Quality. Further, we are believers in the celebration of all of the World’s Excellent Culture, and a promotor of cultural diversity. We evolved into the only culturally diverse group in the industry, staffing and recruiting people from many different cultures & backgrounds, worldwide. We believe that cultural singularity, especially inside an industry that attempts to do business globally, inhibits their ability to properly design on a world perspective. Our creative designs and theming is more broad minded, which naturally opens the door to promote the celebration of all of the worlds excellent culture. That is what makes us unique.
The Future of Zigong Lantern Group:
We are expanding exponentially fast, and constantly opening more positions. We have positions that we need to open, that we simply haven’t had time to open, so the best situation is to simply send your resume. We are always hiring. Please contact our HR Department, jobs@ZigongLanternGroup.com, and submit your resume. We have available positions in the USA and China. If you are bilingual in Chinese and English, that is a substantial benefit but not required. Please also review our Careers section here: https://www.zigonglanterngroup.com/careers.
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According to Archaeologists, the invention of the lamp, occurred around 70,000 BC in the Mediterranean region. Vastly used throughout Ancient Egypt, and ultimately, the lantern art was innovated and established by the Greeks, which eventually advanced throughout the Roman Empire. In 600 BC, the Greeks invented terracotta lamps, thereby replacing the ancient handheld torches. The root of the modern lantern, was established by the Greeks. The word Lamp is even derived from the Greek word lampas. Shortly thereafter, handcrafted lamp art flourished throughout the Roman Empire, making the Roman Empire the largest supplier of handcrafted lamp art in the world. The Roman Empire simply continued the innovation, and organically shared it with the world; as the Roman Empire was the modern day global marketplace.
THE LANTERN FESTIVAL IS A TRADITION THAT ORIGINATES IN ANCIENT EGYPT, MORE COMMONLY A CELEBRATION IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE
The very first lantern festivals date back anywhere between 3,000 – 4000 BC, originating in Ancient Egypt, where numerous lamp festivals were celebrated.
If we examine the history of lantern celebrations in Ancient Asia, we will find that the 2 most historic traditions that involve the celebration of lights and lamps, which are still being practiced today, would be Diwali and Hanukkah. Diwali was introduced in Ancient India around 527 BC, meanwhile the Ancient Israelites (Asia minor) began their tradition of Festival of Lights after they defeated the Greeks around 164 BC. Many years later, approximately 300-400 years later, the original lamp celebrations of Asia eventually began to influence Chinese culture. The reason for this breakdown is mainly based on a common misrepresentation of historic facts, in reference to the history and origination of ‘lantern festival’
[Festival of Neith was an ancient Egyptian Festival that included celebration of lamps and lanterns. It was an annual festival that continued on for many years, even possibly influencing the Roman Empire’s popular lantern festival, Lychnapsia]
The Exhibitions we custom design and install are considered to be very entertaining and high energy. However, we take additional steps to ensure we are not just ‘meeting’ expectations, as we are focused on ‘exceeding’ expectations; and by doing so, we add something inside, called ‘Value-added Entertainment,’ with the addition of performers, handcraft artisans, and other forms of added entertainment. We have a variety of options depending on the themes we incorporate into our designs.
Our exhibitions go even further than a bunch of lamp sets. We share stories, and education through the art work; such as history, fairy tales, world culture, creativity, and innovation/advancement. Our artwork contain a powerful element that words alone cannot reach. Walk slowly through our lantern art, and do not walk so fast. Pay attention to the detail, the craft, the artwork; try to absorb the story, as well as the essence that surround you.
In 2019/2020, it was our first year of cooperation with Jungle Island in Miami, FL. The exhibition was called “Luminosa,” taking on a very Miami/South Florida Theme. Luminosa is just part 1 of what will be an annual tradition inside Miami for many years to come. Our Jungle Island Chinese Lantern Festival Luminosa exhibition gathered almost 100,000 people. Our combined efforts shocked Miami as being the first, only, and largest handcrafted artistic lumination exhibition in the entire state of Florida. This was truly the unique Chinese Lantern Festival operating in the world. We are proud of our creativity coupled with our flexible ability to develop any theme imaginably.
The NashvilleZoo Chinese Lantern Festival was our first year of cooperation together in Nashville, TN. Our partnership with the Nashville Zoo for the 2019/2020 season attracted more than 150,000 people. The exhibition was called “Zoolumination” and is presently considered the largest Chinese Lantern Festival operating in the U.S. This was a multi-theme creation, with a Christmas village, Chinese elements, and animals and plant life. Our partnership with the Nashville Zoo “Zoolumination” has developed into an annual tradition, with many years ahead. We will continue to change themes, and enhance both our brands together, creating more incredible themes to give the city of Nashville a larger and fresher look each year.
Zigong Lantern Group® lit up Charleston, South Carolina in 2019/2020 at the historic Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. It was a beautiful Asian cultured theme installation, 100% handcrafted delicate lantern art. This amazing exhibition at
Magnolia Plantation was called ‘Lights of Magnolia,’ and it was a great first-year experience in Charleston, SC. Over 75,000 locals admired the artistic creation, and we are excited to come back to Charleston again very soon!
Truly remarkable! A small town in France called Beziers partnered with Zigong Lantern Group® to introduce the small town of France to a Chinese Lantern Festival, offering multiple themes such as dinosaurs, animals, and sea life. The Mayor of Beziers funded the entire exhibition, so the people of France could enjoy this delicate lantern art, free of charge.
Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park are now becoming an annual holiday tradition. The Winter Illumination light and lantern trail will continue to return to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, with multiple enchanted worlds to journey through; each year is going to be bigger and better than the last year. Over 150,000 in attendance, this extraordinary custom-designed lights spectacular is becoming more and more popular in the United Kingdom. The reviews are excellent and based on popular demand. The festival will continue.
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