The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Lantern Festival on March 3 featured a variety of activities, including drone performances, a large-scale lantern-wish ritual, and a traditional folk culture parade of performers in lantern spirit, flower fairy, and crane immortal costumes, including 150 public participants, which was held from 7 pm to 7:40 pm along Tianhou Road.

A traditional folk culture parade of performers in lantern spirit, flower fairy, and crane immortal costumes, including 150 public participants, was held from 7 pm to 7:40 pm along Tianhou Road.

Themed lantern parade. [Photo/WeChat account: nanshafabu]

A dazzling drone display painted the night sky from 8 pm to 8:10 pm, and an excerpt from the "Night of Nansha · Light of Greater Bay Area" show was performed from 8:30 pm to 8:35 pm, ensuring a continuous wave of excitement throughout the night.

Electronic wish lanterns are released into the night sky. [Photo/WeChat account: nanshafabu]

Nearly 1,000 eco-friendly electronic wish lanterns were then released at 8:50 pm, lighting up the night sky.

A drone display captivates attendees. [Photo/WeChat account: nanshafabu]

The event combined time-honored traditions and modern experiences to create an impressive and joyful Lantern Festival for all.