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SeaLight Festival Returns To Seascpae Jan 30 - Apr 13
January 21, 2025 by SoWal Staff
The SeaLight Festival is a spectacular must-see display of electrifying handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns.
Opening January 30th and running through April 13th, at Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort, guests of all ages can experience the festival’s unique luminescent night walk, bringing culture and craftsmanship for all. Tickets are on sale now.
⦁ Location: Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort - 100 Seascape Dr., Miramar Beach, FL 32550
⦁ Days: Thursdays to Sundays January 30 through March 13, then daily March 14 through April 13, 2025.
⦁ Times: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., with last entrance at 8:30 p.m.
Miramar Beach is the perfect setting for the SeaLight Festival. Guests will enter and wander through a mesmerizing photo-worthy experience. Each unique piece holds a story of its own with depictions of Chinese legends and lore, as well as the beauty of nature. Modern LED lights are combined with traditional hand-crafted lantern frames made from small pieces of Chinese silk cloth and steel wire.
Chief Artist Yu Wang is a native of Bazhong, Sichuan, who was born into an artistic family to parents who are traditional intangible cultural heritage craftsmen. Wang Yu's parents have been exhibiting their works at home and abroad with the Zigong Lantern Festival every year, and the imprint of the lanterns has been deeply imprinted in Wang Yu's heart since childhood.
In addition to the spectacular lights display, guests can also enjoy live entertainment by the award-winning Zigong Acrobatic Troupe. The circus group has traveled the world and will perform incredible showstopping acts including juggling, balancing, face-changing and more. There will also be a variety of vendors, games, food & drink, and cultural booths boasting artisanal gifts for purchase.
“Seascape Resorts is delighted to have the SeaLight Festival returning for their second year. The amazing spectacle of Chinese lanterns not only lights up the night, but lights up smiles alike,” said Michael Whalen, Director of Special Events at Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort. “With the addition of performing acrobats, we look forward to a great festival.”
The SeaLight Festival will make its way to other U.S. cities, including the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ticket prices start at $24.99 for adults and $17.99 for children ages 12 and under and are now available here. To learn more about the experience, please visit www.sealightfestival.com/destin.