Skip to main content

Magical Lantern Festival 2017

After reading mixed reviews about the festival in Chiswick gardens, I was somewhat dubious about visiting yesterday and what to expect. Well I loved it. It was absolutely amazing, the displays were beautiful and of brilliant quality. To be honest I didn't know that such huge and intricate displays could be made out of lantern. 
I liked the link to the theme: the Silk Road. This means I travelled the globe in an hour and a half- I particularly loved the displays of flowers, cacti and Aladdin's palace. 
The Silk Road is an ancient trade route linking the East and the West. Coined because of the transportation of silks made in China to the Roman Empire. Silk production was so valuable in these times that the Chinese emperor tried (and failed) to keep the secrets of manufacturing the material, with the knowledge then spreading westward. These routes were now discovered and used to transport all sorts of goods for example precious stones, spices, other textiles and later the Black Death.
aladdin cave lantern london
I hope to go again next year and would recommend going to anyone on the fence. (Ignore the bad reviews about the displays at least) Although, I have to admit, the ice rink didn't look that great and food, drink and rides were definitely on the pricey side. 
Labels:
Location: Chiswick House and Gardens

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

London Cat Village

Okay this post is just an excuse to post a load of photos of cute cats. This weekend I visited the London Cat Village in Shoreditch and enjoyed a delicious slice of cake as well! I would definitely recommend, if you get the chance, going to this adorable place. Anyway here the photos, enjoy:
1 comment
Read more

Peanut Butter Choux Buns

Choux pastry is famous for being hard to get right but don't let this put you off trying. The key to success is weighing out all your ingredients in advance and make sure they are all ready before you start, because timing is crucial (this includes sifting the flour before you start). Once you've made your pastry you're not restricted to buns you can use a piping bag to make éclairs or profiteroles. Although I personally think that buns are the easiest to make. If peanuts aren't your thing or you want a more traditional choux bun, you can whip double cream until it forms peaks or is at a thick consistency and fill your buns with it. Makes 10-12 buns.  Ingredients: For the choux pastry: 25g butter or margarine 125ml milk or water 1/4 tsp sugar 1/8 tsp salt 75g strong plain white flour (sifted before you start) A few drops of vanilla essence 2 eggs (beaten) For the peanut butter cream: 140ml double cream 2 tbsp peanut butter 2 tbsp brown sug...
Post a Comment
Read more

Dance Photoshoot

This weekend I went to Bushy Park with my friend Poppy , we received quite a few inquisitive looks from passers by, but I got some photos I'm happy with...
Post a Comment
Read more