From China's Lantern Capital
to the World's Festivals

Spark Lantern is a custom lantern manufacturer based in Zigong, Sichuan, the birthplace of the Chinese lantern craft. We design, engineer and build immersive light experiences for theme parks, zoos, botanical gardens, cities and commercial destinations across 20+ countries.

01Heritage

A thousand-year craft,
a modern factory

Zigong has been the heart of Chinese lantern-making since the Tang dynasty. We carry that lineage forward with industrial engineering and global export standards.

TANG DYNASTY · 8TH CENTURY

The Lantern Tradition Begins

Zigong emerges as a centre of lantern craftsmanship, artisans build silk-and-bamboo figures for the Spring Festival lantern fair, a tradition that continues to this day.

1964 · MODERN REVIVAL

Zigong Lantern Festival Returns

The city relaunches its historic lantern fair as a structured public event, establishing the design language and production methods that define the modern industry.

2000s · EXPORT ERA

From Local Fair to Global Stage

Zigong manufacturers begin exporting large-scale lantern installations to Europe, North America and the Middle East, adapting the craft for international venues, climates and safety standards.

TODAY · SPARK LANTERN

One Roof, Full Chain, Global Delivery

A 5,000 m² production base with in-house design, engineering, welding, fabric, paint and LED, shipping turnkey lantern festivals to 20+ countries with DDP logistics and on-site installation.

Lantern construction drawing and digital design process Lantern figure hand-painted blue dress finished artwork Lantern festival theme design rendering
02Philosophy

Light is a universal
language

Light is not just illumination. It is a universal language that turns steel structures into living stories, and turns visitors into participants. Chief Designer · Spark Lantern

Our design philosophy is built on three principles: every figure tells a story, every structure is engineered to be walked beneath, and every installation is designed to be shared.

03Team

The people behind
every piece

A full production chain requires a full team. From concept to crate, every stage is handled by specialists who have built hundreds of installations.

20+
Designers
Concept artists, 3D modellers and render specialists who translate your brief into visuals before any metal is cut.
100+
Welders & Artisans
Steel framers, fabric layers, painters and LED technicians, the hands that build every figure under our roof.
10+
Quality Control
Inspectors who check structural integrity, electrical safety and finish quality at each of six production stages.
04Capability

5,000 m² of production

One roof, six stages, every step in-house. Our factory in Zigong houses design, engineering, welding, fabric, paint, LED and QC, plus export crating and loading under the same roof.

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5,000m²
Factory Production Base
Zigong · Sichuan
1,000+
Original Designs Delivered
Since founding
20+
Export Countries
Europe · Americas · Middle East
05Certifications

Built to international standards

Every build is engineered to meet or exceed the safety, electrical and structural standards of its destination country.

Quality Management

ISO 9001:2015

Certified quality management system covering design, production and delivery.

Electrical Safety

CE / UL Certified

LED systems, cabling and distribution built to European and North American standards.

Industry Recognition

20+ Global Awards

Recognition from international festival and amusement industry bodies.

Material Standards

Fire-Rated Fabrics

Fire-retardant materials and treated structural components for public-space compliance.

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