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Pittsburgh PrimeTimers lights up the Lantern Festival!<\/h2>\n

They\u2019re back and bigger than ever! The Asian Lantern Festival returns with an all-new display, featuring guest favorites from days past.<\/p>\n

Explore the Zoo at night among giant luminous handcrafted sculptures, including extinct and endangered animals. Learn about Asian history, culture, and enjoy themed food and entertainment.<\/p>\n

The Chinese lantern festival originated in China as far back as 202 BC. The popular Chinese celebration influenced nearby nations like Korea and japan and has now evolved into a celebration of many countries including the US.<\/p>\n

There are many stories about the origins of the lantern festival which include stories of love, worship, prosperity and riddles. Traditionally the festival is celebrated on a full moon to mark the end of Chinese New Year and lasts for three days.<\/p>\n

Here in Pittsburgh the Asian Lantern festival lasts from Friday, August 12 through Sunday, October 30. The Pittsburgh Zoo\u2019s festival lights up lanterns as tall as 30 feet high; extinct dinosaurs; giant pandas and YES there will be dragons!<\/p>\n

Join us on Friday October 14, at 6:30 p.m. for a spectacular light display with PPT friends.<\/p>\n

This is an outdoor event. Most indoor facilities, including the PPG Aquarium, will not be open.<\/p>\n

Base adult ticket $22.95. Ticket prices vary and discounts are available. Tickets are online only, no cash sales. See details below.<\/p>\n

Asian Lantern Festival tickets are only sold online at the Pittsburgh Zoo\u2019s website<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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