Part of the Picture called Colorful Lanterns on Yuan Xiao Festival, Source: the Internet
The Chinese Lantern Festival, also known as Yuan Xiao Festival, is one of the most important traditional Chinese Festivals. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebration.
Sine Han Dynasty(206 BC-221 AD), Yuan Xiao Festival has become an important part of Chinese culture. It is celebrated with a variety of customs and activities, including lighting and watching lanterns, guessing riddles written on lanterns, eating tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls.)
Lighting and watching lanterns：It could trace back to Sui and Tang Dynasties. People hand and light colorful lanterns in public places, such as parks and streets, as well as in private homes. The lanterns come in various shapes and sizes.
Guessing riddles written on lanterns: It has started since Song Dynasty.If people get the answer right, they can win prizes suck as pen and ink; paper and inkstone; sachet and fruit,etc.
Eating tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls.): Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the custom of eating tangyuan has been passed down from generation to generation. Tangyuan are sweet glutinous rice balls that are typically filled with sesame paste, red bean paste, or other sweet fillings.
In general, the Chinese Lantern Festival, also known as Yuan Xiao Festival is a beautiful moment to celebrate family reunion and to pray for happiness.
(Part of the Picture called Colorful Lanterns on Yuan Xiao Festival, Source: the Internet)
The Chinese Lantern Festival, also known as Yuan Xiao Festival, is one of the most important traditional Chinese Festivals. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebration.
Sine Han Dynasty(206 BC-221 AD), Yuan Xiao Festival has become an important part of Chinese culture. It is celebrated with a variety of customs and activities, including lighting and watching lanterns, guessing riddles written on lanterns, eating tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls.)
Lighting and watching lanterns：It could trace back to Sui and Tang Dynasties. People hand and light colorful lanterns in public places, such as parks and streets, as well as in private homes. The lanterns come in various shapes and sizes.
Guessing riddles written on lanterns: It has started since Song Dynasty.If people get the answer right, they can win prizes suck as pen and ink; paper and inkstone; sachet and fruit,etc.
Eating tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls.): Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the custom of eating tangyuan has been passed down from generation to generation. Tangyuan are sweet glutinous rice balls that are typically filled with sesame paste, red bean paste, or other sweet fillings.
In general, the Chinese Lantern Festival, also known as Yuan Xiao Festival is a beautiful moment to celebrate family reunion and to pray for happiness.
