Since the event typically occurs in the dark, the balloons glow like huge light bulbs or Chinese lanterns, giving a spectacular display for the audience.
There will be traditional dragon and lion dances, music, Chinese lantern displays, martial art demonstration, singing, folk art, food and an indoor bazaar.
Suspended above are colourful Chinese lanterns, shedding light on the white canvas stage covering, simulating ice, and dimly illuminating the dark trees silhouetted against the starry night sky.