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Malahang Lantern Festival 2023


  • The Lanternist Victoria Australia (map)

Light the night! Join us for a beautiful interactive display of illuminated large scale lanterns decorating Malahang Reserve.

The Malahang Lantern Festival will take place over 3 nights, beaming away from 5-10pm, and will transform the reserve into a colourful, illuminated dreamland featuring a canopy of glowing multi-coloured trees.

Wander between large scale roving puppets and over 50 suspended and ground lanterns by the legendary artist group The Lanternist!

Come and see gum nuts, snakes, echidna, wombat, emu, frog, goanna, turtle, platypus, butterflies, turtle, moths, caterpillars and more.

This event is suitable for all ages and abilities, where everyone gets to explore and have fun!

Lantern workshops

Workshops are ideal for all ages and skill levels, and use 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Each lantern is unique and can be taken home!

Activities

  • live performers

  • fire breathers

  • neon face painting

  • fully accessible neon photo both

There will also be a selection of food trucks on offer.

COST: Free

Earlier Event: September 21
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