With 25 years of experience dedicated to lantern framework creations, Zenghong Wan has contributed to large-scale exhibitions in Zigong and throughout numerous provinces across China.

His steel bending angles directly determine the power of a dragon and the elegance of a phoenix. His specialty lies in transforming two-dimensional design drawings into three-dimensional steel structures, ensuring every bend and curve accurately follows the designer’s original vision – bringing the intangible cultural heritage forms to their highest traditional aesthetic standard.

Though not a man of many words, his apprentices often say:

Master Wan knows exactly where steel should be round and where it should be straight. Whether a lantern stands strong depends on the framework — that is his pride.