Light up Wellington
BIGGER!
BETTER!
BRIGHTER!
We proudly announce the date and location for The Wellington Lantern Festival 2020
Date: Friday 14 February 5PM - 12AM
Saturday 15 February Noon - 11PM
Location: Wellington Waterfront
(between Odlins Plaza and Waitangi Park)
There are amazing creations coming to Wellington for the festival!
In the meantime, check out our National Children's Lantern Competition!
NOW is the time to vote for your favourite lantern!
It's easy! Just select the voting tab.
Remember to encourage your friends and family to vote.
Each voter is automatically entered into the draw to win a year's supply of RJ's Licorice.
Last Year Winner
Checkout last years winner Sonia from Amesbury School telling us about her Lantern Festival experience as well as her prize, a trip to Singapore!
Lantern History
Watch Cadby talk to children about the history of the Lantern Festival.
Featured
December 20, 2019
Hongi Lantern
In the hongi, the breath of life is exchanged in a symbolic show of unity. This lantern is a celebration of Māori culture in Wellington.
December 20, 2019
Lunar Lepus
Seeing the moon and rabbit lanterns together reminded the team of a well-known children’s story - Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney.
December 20, 2019
Feature Lanterns
These huge, custom lanterns are handmade and shipped all the way from Zigong in China’s Sichuan province. Each individual lantern takes about one month to complete