Bringing the Asian Lantern Festival Orlando

HOYECHI Case Study: Bringing the Asian Lantern Festival Orlando to Life with Custom Lantern Displays

Every winter in Orlando, a captivating nighttime event draws thousands of visitors—Asian Lantern Festival Orlando. This celebration of Eastern culture and modern light art transforms public parks, zoos, and walkways into vibrant wonderlands. Behind the scenes, HOYECHI played a key role in designing, manufacturing, and deploying the large-scale lantern installations that lit up the night.

In this case study, we’ll walk you through how HOYECHI supported the festival, from concept to execution, and how our product innovation and full-service approach helped make it a local favorite.

Background: A Rising Demand for Nighttime Cultural Events

As the theme park capital of the world, Orlando thrives on tourism. But during the off-season, city organizers, municipalities, and commercial parks seek ways to attract evening crowds and diversify cultural programming. The Asian Lantern Festival answered that call—with a blend of storytelling, family-friendly design, and high visual impact.

Client Goals: Custom Themes, Weatherproofing, and Localized Setup

The event operator sought a lantern provider that could deliver:

• Animal and mythological themes (dragons, peacocks, koi, etc.)
• Interactive and photo-worthy elements like LED tunnels and archways
• Weather-resistant structures suitable for Florida’s wind and rain conditions
• Shipping, on-site installation guidance, and quick response support

Our Solution: End-to-End Lantern Display Services by HOYECHI

1. Custom Layout Planning

Working remotely with the client’s Google Maps data and video walkthroughs, our design team developed a tailored layout across multiple zones:

• “Dragon Over Water” placed near lakeside for maximum visual impact
• “LED Cloud Tunnel” along main visitor pathways for immersive entry
• “Zodiac Sculpture Garden” in the central square to introduce cultural storytelling

2. Fabrication and Sea Freight

Our skilled artisans in China hand-painted all lantern fabric skins, welded reinforced steel frames, and installed IP65-rated LED systems. Lanterns were packed into containers and shipped by sea to Florida ports, with HOYECHI handling customs and coordination.

3. On-Site Installation Support

We dispatched two senior technicians from HOYECHI’s overseas team to assist with setup, power testing, and wind resistance reinforcement. Our presence ensured rapid assembly, lighting adjustment, and problem-solving before opening night.

Client Feedback

The event drew over 50,000 visitors within the first week and generated millions of views across social media platforms. Organizers praised the following highlights:

• “The lanterns are stunning—rich in detail, vivid in color, and visually striking.”
• “The team was professional and quick to respond during setup and operation.”
• “The displays withstood wet and windy nights with no issues—very durable build.”

Featured Products Used in the Festival

1. Flying Dragon Over Water

30 meters long with dynamic RGB effects, this lantern installation hovered above the lake, creating a dramatic centerpiece and strong visual momentum.

2. Zodiac Garden with QR Codes

Twelve traditional zodiac lanterns, each paired with scannable stories or fun facts, designed for education, interaction, and shareable content.

3. RGB Peacock

A full-size peacock with shifting color tail feathers, installed on mirrored flooring for extra glow—perfect for photo zones and press features.

Conclusion

At HOYECHI, we blend traditional Chinese craftsmanship with modern lighting technology to deliver culturally rich, commercially successful lantern events around the world. Our involvement in the Asian Lantern Festival Orlando showcases how we empower partners in the U.S. and beyond to create meaningful nightlight experiences. We look forward to illuminating more cities with the beauty of Asian lantern artistry.