Nightlife Culture
Shanghai Lanterns Light Up Barcelona's La Merce Festival
A centuries-old Shanghai lantern tradition dazzled crowds at Barcelona’s La Merce Festival
15 October 2026 · Reported from PR Newswire
Performers from Shanghai brought a centuries-old folk tradition to Barcelona, rolling and spinning giant bamboo lanterns through the streets during La Merce, one of the city’s biggest cultural celebrations. The vibrant display added a luminous, cross-cultural flair to the festival’s nightlife, drawing rave‑ready crowds and photo‑hungry visitors alike.
Source: PR Newswire