Summary
A small town in Hebei Province, China, makes about 80% of the country's red lanterns. These lanterns are created by hand using traditional methods, which helps them meet varied customer demands. However, younger people are leaving the town for city life, which could affect future production.
Key Facts
- About 80% of China's red lanterns come from one small town in Hebei.
- Lanterns are associated with cultural and traditional significance in China.
- The lanterns are made by hand, following age-old methods.
- The town's handmade production can fulfill even small and diverse orders.
- There is a concern about a labor shortage as young people move to cities for better opportunities.
- Handmaking lanterns allows them to be cheaper than mass-produced ones at factories.
