How did China's Lantern Festival end?
Chinese New Year celebrations last for 15 days. The last day - the 15th day is the Lantern Festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, which most Chinese prefer than the New Year itself: thousands of lanterns and various image lights soar into the sky to form an unforgettable spectacle.
The main symbol of the festival - lanterns
There are no rules or restrictions on the appearance of a festival lantern - it can be anything: colored or transparent, classic or bizarre, monochrome or striped. The tradition of hand-painting lanterns makes them a true work of art.
The earliest lanterns were made of rice paper and small candles, and all classes of society could see that the earliest lanterns were made of rice paper and small candles, and all classes of society could accept this entertainment. The lanterns all looked very similar, with riddles and wishes written on the outside.
Today, lanterns are made not only of rice paper, but also of unusual materials such as leather and fur. Lanterns can be used to sound, move, and emit light with batteries. The tradition of guessing riddles remains to this day: the owner of the lantern writes riddles on top of the lantern, while a note with the riddle is glued to the bottom of the lantern. The person who guesses the riddle receives a small gift
The celebration begins during the day. Citizens took to the streets to enjoy performances by street performers, participate in interactive activities, communicate and dance, and put on animal costumes. The most popular is the dragon costume and its dance – a symbol of success and prosperity in China.
The most interesting part starts at sunset: lanterns are hung around every corner, and there is no place in the dark or without lights! When lanterns fly into the sky, people look at them, drumming and singing. The festivities end with the sound of fireworks, firecrackers and firecrackers.
Festive cuisine
Traditionally, food on this day is very much valued. The main dish of the Lantern Festival is the Lantern Festival, which means "reunion after farewell". The Lantern is a round ball made of glutinous rice flour with a variety of fillings: vegetables, fish, meat, sugar, nuts, sesame seeds, dates, roses. The filling can be one ingredient or multiple ingredients.
The Lantern Festival is a family festival where all relatives take the opportunity to gather together to meet and exchange information.
