The first important festival after the Spring Festival is the Lantern Festival. This festival has existed in ancient China with a long history and has been passed down to this day. The Lantern Festival is on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, also known as Shangyuan Festival, Xiaozhengmu, Lantern Festival and so on. On this day, people light up all kinds of lanterns, enjoy lanterns, guess lantern riddles, eat Lanterns, and *** spend a joyful and peaceful night.
Here are some ancient poems describing the Lantern Festival, let's feel the beauty of this traditional festival together!
1. "Lantern Festival" - Wang Anshi
The east wind releases thousands of flowers at night, and even blows down, stars like rain.
The BMW carries the fragrance all over the road, the phoenix xiao is moving, the jade pot light is turning, the fish and dragon dance all night long.
2. "Lantern Festival"-Wen Zhengming
The spring breeze does not unbridle the clothes, try to find out where the spring is and the Lantern Festival.
The flowers will easily fall after the rain, and the water will flow eastward in the spring.
3. New Year's Eve - Zhang Yang Hao
The moon is over the willow, and people are about to dusk.
This night, we came by the moon, and we ****ed on each other.
4. Yuanxi - Zhang Ruoxu
If life is only like the first time you see it, why is it so sad to see a fan in the autumn wind?
The heart of an old man is easy to change, but the heart of an old man is easy to change.
5. The Lantern Festival - Bai Juyi
The Milky Way is near at midnight, and there is much joy on earth.
The lights are shining on the streets, and the people's voices are like waves of tides.
6. The Lantern Festival - Han Yu
One cup of wine on the night of the Lantern Festival, and a concubine who speaks in a Taoist ****.
Fifteen lanterns in the shadow of the lanterns, how like in the human world.
Customs of the Lantern Festival
In addition to the lanterns, the Lantern Festival has some unique customs.
1. Eating Yuanxiao
Yuanxiao is an essential food for the Lantern Festival. Lanterns are small balls made of glutinous rice flour, filled with sesame, bean paste, red dates and other flavors. The custom of eating Yuanxiao is said to have originated in the Han Dynasty, when people made balls of glutinous rice to symbolize reunion and peace in honor of Huo Zaodong, a general who fought against the Xiongnu.
2. Guessing lantern riddles
Guessing lantern riddles is also one of the traditional customs of the Lantern Festival. People hang some riddles on the lanterns and other people have to guess the answer. Guessing lantern riddles not only tests people's intelligence, but also increases the fun of the festival.
3. Dragon and Lion Dance
The dragon and lion dance is another traditional activity of the Lantern Festival. People will dress up as dragons and lions and perform dances in the streets and alleys. These performances not only attract tourists and citizens, but also add to the festive atmosphere.
How to have a perfect Lantern Festival
1. Appreciate lanterns
The most important activity of Lantern Festival is to appreciate lanterns. You can choose to go to parks, squares and other places to enjoy lanterns, or you can light up your own lanterns at home and enjoy a romantic night.
2. Eating Lanterns
Eating Lanterns is an integral part of the Lantern Festival. You can make your own Yuanxiao at home or go buy ready-made ones. Either way, try this traditional treat.
3. Guessing Lantern Riddles
Guessing Lantern Riddles is one of the traditional activities of Lantern Festival, you can prepare some riddles at home by yourself, or go to parks, squares and other places to participate in guessing Lantern Riddles.
4. Dragon and Lion Dance
The Dragon and Lion Dance is one of the traditional activities of the Lantern Festival. You can go to the streets and lanes to watch the performances, or you can dress up as dragons and lions yourself and perform the dance with your friends.
5. Spend the festival with family and friends***
The Lantern Festival is a festival of reunion and can be spent with family and friends. You can organize a small get-together, party, or go together to enjoy lanterns, lantern riddles and other activities.