Illuminating tradition: Lantern carnivals will be held at three locations February 26 to 28, along with an exhibition in the Cultural Centre Piazza.

Lantern carnivals will be held at three locations from February 26 to 28, along with an exhibition in the Cultural Centre Piazza, to celebrate the Spring Lantern Festival.

The carnivals will be held from 7.30pm to 10.30pm at Po Tsui Park, Tseung Kwan O, on February 26; at Pak Tai Temple Playground, Cheung Chau, on February 27; and, at Ko Shan Road Park, Kowloon, on February 28.

Nine vibrant peacock lanterns will greet visitors at the entrance of Po Tsui Park, along with the gods of fortune, prosperity and longevity.

Installations at Cheung Chau feature the bun festival, a float parade and different kinds of fish. Symbolising life and energy, a seven-metre high lantern decorated with a dragon and tiger will stand at Ko Shan Road Park surrounded by colourful peonies.

To celebrate World Expo 2010 Shanghai China, lanterns featuring the mascot Haibao will also grace the three venues.

The lantern exhibition at the Cultural Centre will run until March 21.