Today, lanterns still play an important role in home decoration, but the materials of some lanterns have changed from paper and bamboo to cloth, plastic and wire, and their shapes and colors are very different from traditional lanterns.
China's lanterns originated in the Western Han Dynasty. Every year around the Lantern Festival, people hang red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere. Later, lanterns became a symbol of celebration in China. China's lanterns combine painting art, paper cutting, paper binding, sewing and other techniques. Palace lanterns and gauze lanterns are the most famous lanterns made in ancient China.
Today, lanterns still play an important role in home decoration, but the materials of some lanterns have changed from paper and bamboo to cloth, plastic and wire, and the shapes and colors of lanterns are very different from traditional lanterns.