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There would also be spectacular lantern displays, food and drinks, and free outdoor family entertainment. ChristchurchNZ chief executive Joanna Norris said the event had been scheduled for 2020, but was postponed due to Covid-19.
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Panda lanterns light up central Christchurch in 2019 as part of the city’s lantern festival. The festival is being replaced by the new South Island Moon Festival – also featuring lanterns – this spring. “[We] are delighted to have the inaugural South Island Moon Festival finally getting under way in September this year . the anticipation for this new event has been building far longer than expected.”