![The pig will be the main character at this year\'s lantern show because 2019 is considered the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/01/17/58fad64803e64f528749aa633d7e824b.jpg)
The pig will be the main character at this year's lantern show because 2019 is considered the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
![Shanghai\'s most historical and renowned tourist site, Yu Garden, kicks off its preparation for the annual lantern show. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/01/17/9fb2c0851bee44c19d940afb9804511e.jpg)
Shanghai's most historical and renowned tourist site, Yu Garden, kicks off its preparation for the annual lantern show. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
![Workers install lanterns at Yu Garden. The show will start later this month. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/01/17/3e108f32264b41acb6908e4c7d0621bc.jpg)
Workers install lanterns at Yu Garden. The show will start later this month. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
![The city\'s iconic buildings, such as the Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl Tower, will be featured in this year\'s show. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/01/17/c793392689154f25bb9fed50d04b2b53.jpg)
The city's iconic buildings, such as the Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl Tower, will be featured in this year's show. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)
![The theme of this year\'s lantern show centers on the celebration of the 70th birthday of the People\'s Republic of China and the stepping up of reform and opening-up efforts. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2019/01/17/68faac3cca7a4a2e95d6700ebf12982f.jpg)
The theme of this year's lantern show centers on the celebration of the 70th birthday of the People's Republic of China and the stepping up of reform and opening-up efforts. (Photo/chinadaily.com.cn)