Edinburgh Castle will be hosting a dazzling and exquisitely entertaining lights show celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. Audiences will enjoy a wonderful collection of Chinese performances and the majesty of the city’s finest monument.
The show is brought by AACCEE, the City of Edinburgh Council, and Hunan Satellite TV.
Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
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