The Lantern Festival, also known as Yuanxiao Festival, is a traditional Chinese celebration that typically falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the New Year celebrations. Here are some traditional activities and customs associated with the Lantern Festival, translated into English:
1. **Lantern Display (灯笼展, dēnglóng zhǎn)** - People hang colorful lanterns in streets, homes, and at temples. These lanterns often depict scenes from Chinese mythology or historical stories.
2. **Riddle Lanterns (灯谜, dēngmì)** - People write riddles on lanterns and hang them up for others to solve. It's a fun and intellectual activity where participants try to guess the riddles written on the lanterns.
3. **Festival Food (节庆食品, jiéqìng shípǐn)** - Enjoying special traditional foods like sweet rice balls (汤圆, tāngyuán), longevity noodles (长寿面, chángshòu miàn), and various fruits is common during the festival.
4. **Folk Performances (民间表演, miáncuò biǎoyǎn)** - Traditional performances such as dragon dances, lion dances, lantern shows, and lantern riddles are performed in public squares or at temples.
5. **Parades (花车巡游, huāchē xúnyóu)** - People participate in parades with decorated floats and lanterns. The parades are often accompanied by music and traditional dances.
6. **Lighting Candles (点烛, diǎn zhú)** - In some areas, families light candles as part of their New Year's resolutions or for offering to the spirits to祈求幸福 (qí qiú xìng fú) or health.
7. **Fireworks (烟花, yān huā)** - Fireworks are set off at night to celebrate the Lantern Festival, often in the form of firecrackers, sky lanterns, and fireworks displays.
8. **Gift Giving (送礼, shì lǐ)** - Giving red envelopes (红包, hóngbāo) containing money is a custom, symbolizing luck and blessings for the year ahead.
9. **Family Gatherings (家庭团聚, jiātíng jùjù)** - The festival is a time for families to gather and celebrate, often enjoying the activities mentioned above together.
These traditions contribute to the vibrant and lively atmosphere of the Lantern Festival, making it a beloved celebration across China and in Chinese communities around the world.
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