Core Viewpoint - The event "Heart of Craftsmanship: Lantern King Competition" in Xingning showcases the beauty of traditional lantern craftsmanship and aims to revitalize the local intangible cultural heritage through community engagement and expert discussions [4][20][24]. Group 1: Event Overview - The lantern parade featured 20 exquisite lanterns from various towns in Xingning, creating a unique spectacle for the New Year celebrations [2][3]. - The event included a seminar on the "Shang Deng" custom, gathering experts and local artisans to discuss the revitalization of Xingning's folk culture and its integration with tourism [5][6][32]. Group 2: Cultural Significance - The "Shang Deng" custom has historical roots dating back to the Northern Song Dynasty, symbolizing family reunion and cultural identity among the Hakka people [34][36]. - Experts emphasized the need for the "Shang Deng" tradition to adapt to contemporary life while preserving its core values of filial piety and community bonding [42][45]. Group 3: Expert Recommendations - Suggestions included incorporating the "Shang Deng" custom into cultural development plans, enhancing public participation, and creating interactive experiences to transform it into a community-wide cultural event [44][46][60]. - The importance of maintaining the authenticity of the "Shang Deng" rituals while promoting them as cultural tourism products was highlighted [62][64]. Group 4: Future Initiatives - Xingning plans to launch over 130 activities as part of the 2026 "Shang Deng+" series, aimed at enriching cultural life and boosting local tourism [89][91]. - The activities will include lantern competitions, cultural festivals, and community events designed to attract visitors and stimulate the local economy [92][93].

Core Viewpoint - The "Lamp King" competition results have been announced, showcasing the integration of traditional craftsmanship and modern creativity in the lantern designs, highlighting the cultural significance of the lanterns in promoting local heritage and tourism [3][25]. Group 1: Competition Overview - The "Craftsmanship Inheritance · Lamp King Competition" started in December 2025, involving multiple rounds of collection and voting [2]. - A total of 22 lantern works were submitted for the competition, evaluated through a combination of online voting (40%) and offline expert review (60%) [6][7]. Group 2: Award Winners - The first prize was awarded to Ningxin Street [8][9]. - The second prize was shared by Huanghuai Town and Shima Town [10][11]. - The third prize went to Shuikou Town, Xingtian Street, and Huangpi Town [12][13]. - Several outstanding awards were given to various towns including Ningzhong Town, Wu Jingbin, and others [14][15][16]. - Organizational awards were presented to multiple towns, including Xingtian Street and Shuikou Town [19][20][21]. Group 3: Cultural Significance - The selected lantern works deeply integrate the intangible cultural heritage of "Shangdeng" from Xingning, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and innovative designs that reflect local elements [23]. - Some works cleverly illustrate the achievements of the "Hundred Million Project," using lanterns as a medium to narrate new stories of village development [24]. - As a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage, Xingning lanterns are expected to continue thriving in the new era, injecting vibrant energy into cultural and tourism integration [25].

Group 1 - The "Craftsmanship Inheritance · Lantern King Competition" has begun voting, aimed at promoting the cultural heritage of Hakka lanterns in Xingning City [5][8] - The event started on December 15, 2025, and has received enthusiastic responses from local lantern craftsmen, with 22 high-quality lantern works submitted by the January 22, 2026 deadline [6][7] - Voting will take place from January 24 to January 30, 2026, allowing citizens to support their favorite lanterns, thereby contributing to the preservation of intangible cultural heritage [16][18] Group 2 - The event is organized by multiple local departments, including the Xingning Municipal Committee Propaganda Department and the Xingning Cultural, Radio, Television, Tourism, and Sports Bureau [11][12][13] - Voting will be conducted through a third-party platform, ensuring authenticity and data verification, with each person allowed to vote once per day for up to three lanterns [19][21][22] - The evaluation will combine online voting (40% weight) and offline expert assessment (60% weight), with the highest total score determining the "Lantern King" [24][32][34] Group 3 - Awards include first, second, and third prizes, as well as excellence awards and organizational awards, with monetary prizes ranging from 500 to 5,000 yuan [39][40] - The results will be announced in early February 2026, with a separate award ceremony to be scheduled [42]