This is really the first events where we’re actually opening up is a walkthrough, It’s just gorgeous to see from start to finish the work that they’re doing here. It took about 18,000 man hours to create all the exhibits. And we’re just really looking forward to continuing this relationship We found a wonderful partner Hanart culture, they’ve been absolutely wonderful to work with, they produce all the lanterns and they come up with a design for the layout to tell a story and they’ve just been wonderful to work with. So they really just come to life at night. They’re all made out of steel frames, and they’re covered in hand painted silk, and they’re filled with lights, and they just have this beautiful glow at nighttime. Basically, we use the modern material and the ancient mentor making skills. Over the years, it has evolved into large scale events like this. The lanterns originated about 2000 years ago, from the worship of Buddha. The entire zoo is filled with either life size or larger than life, animal sculptures, all sorts of beautiful flowers, different art sculptures. We have these gorgeous displays that are all throughout the zoo.įor this zoo, we created a special lanterns representing the animals from all the continents, from zebra to cheetah, and the animals in Africa and also flamingos in South America, and also some Oceania animals. We are at the entrance of our new Asian lantern spectacular, brand new event for us our first time we’re doing a cultural events here at Roger Williams Park Zoo and we’re so excited about it.Ĭorrie Ignangni -Roger Williams Park Zoo 0:16Īsian lantern spectacular is this gorgeous, all immersive multicultural event that we’re having for the first time here at our zoo. Play video above, or read transcription below. Simply Southern New England takes you up for an up close & personal look at these unique lanterns. We will have Park information, guides, and we will have art and t-shirts for sale.The Asian Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Zoo is an all immersive, multicultural event that features beautiful and amazing life size lanterns that are displayed all throughout the zoo. ![]() Look for our tent at the Boathouse on Saturday, and at the Botanical Center on Sunday. I will be out in Roger Williams Park with board members and volunteers on the afternoon of Saturday April 24 and Sunday April 25.
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