An unusual caravan recently made its way to central Ohio, traveling more than 7,600 miles by truck, river, ocean, railway and truck again to reach its destination: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Unveiled on Wednesday evening, a collection of flora and fauna from around the globe makes up a new attraction, the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival .
The craftwork of Hanart Culture , the exhibit consists of more than 70 sets of luminous lanterns in the shape of animals, marine life, birds, insects and various plants created from steel wires, rayon, satin and paint.
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“This is a celebration of beauty and love,” said George Zhao, president of Hanart, which specializes in lantern festivals, animatronic dinosaur shows, martial arts demonstrations and acrobatic performances.
“Our cultures have many differences, but many shared values … appreciation for entertainment and the well-being of humans and the wild,” Zhao said.