China takes down ‘too ugly’ giant rabbit lantern after complaints from internet users

Huge rabbit decorations have popped up for Chinese New Year celebrations

A rabbit decoration in Nanjing, China (AFP via Getty Images)

A giant rabbit lantern in the middle of a street in southwest China has been taken down after it drew widespread ridicule from internet users who called it “ugly”, “hideous” and “monster-like”.

The life-size rabbit lantern with red eyes and human hands with human-like expressions was erected in Sanxia Square in Chongqing, ahead of the celebrations for the upcoming Chinese New Year on 22 January.

The Sangxia Square Commercial District Management Committee ordered the dismantling of the figure after complaints that the rabbit lantern was embarrassing.