{"id":24622,"date":"2025-06-07T08:31:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T08:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=24622"},"modified":"2026-04-25T06:04:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:04:26","slug":"festival-lentera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/lantern-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Festival Lampion"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24622\" class=\"elementor elementor-24622\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38068a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38068a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6bdafc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e6bdafc\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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celebrations filled with joy and tradition.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5339e74 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5339e74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-569fd9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"569fd9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Fish-Parade-Crowds-celebrating-Lantern-Festival-with-giant-illuminated-fish-lanterns-and-fireworks-e1749277622639-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24625\" alt=\"Lantern Fish Parade Crowds celebrating Lantern Festival with giant illuminated fish 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Lantern Festival, known as <em data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"144\">Yuanxiao Jie<\/em> in Chinese, marks the grand finale of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-new-year\/\">Lunar New Year<\/a> celebrations. Held on the 15th day of the first lunar month, it is the first full moon night of the new year. The name comes from the ancient Chinese words: <em data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"367\">\u201cYuan\u201d<\/em> meaning \u201cbeginning\u201d and <em data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"400\">\u201cXiao\u201d<\/em> meaning \u201cnight.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1143375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1143375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Display-Giant-illuminated-dragon-lantern-glowing-at-night-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277590726.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24624\" alt=\"Dragon Lantern Display Giant illuminated dragon lantern glowing at night during Lantern Festival celebration.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Display-Giant-illuminated-dragon-lantern-glowing-at-night-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277590726.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Display-Giant-illuminated-dragon-lantern-glowing-at-night-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277590726-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Display-Giant-illuminated-dragon-lantern-glowing-at-night-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277590726-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Display-Giant-illuminated-dragon-lantern-glowing-at-night-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277590726-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Display-Giant-illuminated-dragon-lantern-glowing-at-night-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277590726-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Display-Giant-illuminated-dragon-lantern-glowing-at-night-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277590726-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b83add elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b83add\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"705\">With a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-history\/\">history<\/a> of over 2,000 years, the festival\u2019s origins trace back to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/han-dynasty\/\">Han Dynasty<\/a>, when Emperor Wu lit lanterns to honor the god Taiyi. Over time, lighting lanterns became a joyful tradition, and by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tang-dynasty\/\">Tang<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/song-dynasty\/\">Song<\/a> dynasties, it had grown into a major national celebration.<\/p><p data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"1150\">Today, the Lantern Festival is a vibrant holiday filled with colorful lantern displays, riddle guessing, dragon and lion dances, fireworks, and the sharing of sweet glutinous rice balls called <em data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"910\">tangyuan<\/em>, symbolizing family unity and happiness. Celebrated across China and in Chinese communities worldwide, it remains one of the most cherished cultural festivals, officially recognized as part of China&#8217;s national <a href=\"https:\/\/ich.unesco.org\/en\/what-is-intangible-heritage-00003\">intangible cultural heritage<\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"117\">Origins of the Lantern Festival<\/h2><p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"260\">The origins of the Lantern Festival are rich and complex, with several fascinating theories rooted in Chinese history, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/religions-in-china\/\">religion<\/a>, and culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a2a848 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7a2a848\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Fish-Parade-Crowds-celebrating-Lantern-Festival-with-giant-illuminated-fish-lanterns-and-fireworks-e1749277622639.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24625\" alt=\"Lantern Fish Parade Crowds celebrating Lantern Festival with giant illuminated fish lanterns and fireworks.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Fish-Parade-Crowds-celebrating-Lantern-Festival-with-giant-illuminated-fish-lanterns-and-fireworks-e1749277622639.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Fish-Parade-Crowds-celebrating-Lantern-Festival-with-giant-illuminated-fish-lanterns-and-fireworks-e1749277622639-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Fish-Parade-Crowds-celebrating-Lantern-Festival-with-giant-illuminated-fish-lanterns-and-fireworks-e1749277622639-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Fish-Parade-Crowds-celebrating-Lantern-Festival-with-giant-illuminated-fish-lanterns-and-fireworks-e1749277622639-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Fish-Parade-Crowds-celebrating-Lantern-Festival-with-giant-illuminated-fish-lanterns-and-fireworks-e1749277622639-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Fish-Parade-Crowds-celebrating-Lantern-Festival-with-giant-illuminated-fish-lanterns-and-fireworks-e1749277622639-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f17cd34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f17cd34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"299\">The Han Emperor Wen\u2019s Celebration<\/h3><p data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"752\">One theory traces the festival back to Emperor Wen of the Western <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/han-dynasty\/\">Han Dynasty<\/a>. After the political turmoil caused by Empress L\u00fc\u2019s family, Emperor Wen came to power on the 15th day of the first lunar month. To commemorate his peaceful rise and express gratitude, he declared that this date would be celebrated annually. In ancient Chinese, <em data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"648\">&#8220;Yuan&#8221;<\/em> means &#8220;beginning of the year&#8221; and <em data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"691\">&#8220;Xiao&#8221;<\/em> means &#8220;night,&#8221; giving the festival its name: <em data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"751\">Yuanxiao Jie<\/em>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"791\">Worship of Taiyi, the Supreme God<\/h3><p data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1209\">Another theory links the festival to ancient rituals honoring <em data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"862\">Taiyi<\/em>, the supreme god of the heavens. According to historical records in <em data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"967\">The Records of the Grand Historian<\/em>, the Han court conducted night ceremonies on the 15th day of the first lunar month to worship Taiyi, accompanied by singing and stargazing. These practices eventually influenced the formation of the Lantern Festival\u2019s nighttime celebrations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8fa0c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a8fa0c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Street-Long-dragon-lantern-decoration-with-yellow-hanging-lanterns-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277651839.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24626\" alt=\"Dragon Lantern Street Long dragon lantern decoration with yellow hanging lanterns for Lantern Festival night.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Street-Long-dragon-lantern-decoration-with-yellow-hanging-lanterns-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277651839.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Street-Long-dragon-lantern-decoration-with-yellow-hanging-lanterns-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277651839-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Street-Long-dragon-lantern-decoration-with-yellow-hanging-lanterns-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277651839-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Street-Long-dragon-lantern-decoration-with-yellow-hanging-lanterns-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277651839-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Street-Long-dragon-lantern-decoration-with-yellow-hanging-lanterns-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277651839-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dragon-Lantern-Street-Long-dragon-lantern-decoration-with-yellow-hanging-lanterns-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277651839-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8e4854 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8e4854\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1231\">Daoist Influence<\/h3><p data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1676\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/taoism\/\">Daoism<\/a> also played a role. In Daoist belief, the universe is governed by three officials: the Heaven Official, the Earth Official, and the Water Official. The 15th day of the first lunar month is the birthday of the Heaven Official, who grants blessings. This day is known as <em data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1529\">Shangyuan Festival<\/em>, part of the &#8220;Three Yuan Festivals.&#8221; This spiritual connection to blessings and cosmic harmony contributed to the Lantern Festival\u2019s significance.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1698\">Buddhist Origins<\/h3><p data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"2217\">Some historians believe the Lantern Festival was influenced by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-buddhism\/\">Buddhism<\/a>. According to Buddhist texts, Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty ordered lanterns to be lit on this night to honor the Buddha and symbolize the light of wisdom dispelling darkness. Over time, Buddhist ceremonies like the Lighting Dharma Assembly became popular, blending with local customs. By the Sui and Tang dynasties, lighting lanterns on the Lantern Festival had become a widespread folk tradition, deeply enriched by Buddhist culture.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"185\">The Lantern Festival Through Chinese History<\/h2><p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"318\">The Lantern Festival has evolved over thousands of years, with each dynasty adding its own customs and richness to the celebration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e65d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5e65d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Display-Street-View-Colorful-lanterns-and-neon-lights-decorating-streets-for-Lantern-Festival-evening-e1749277698943.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24627\" alt=\"Lantern Display Street View Colorful lanterns and neon lights decorating streets for Lantern Festival evening.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Display-Street-View-Colorful-lanterns-and-neon-lights-decorating-streets-for-Lantern-Festival-evening-e1749277698943.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Display-Street-View-Colorful-lanterns-and-neon-lights-decorating-streets-for-Lantern-Festival-evening-e1749277698943-300x133.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Display-Street-View-Colorful-lanterns-and-neon-lights-decorating-streets-for-Lantern-Festival-evening-e1749277698943-1024x453.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Display-Street-View-Colorful-lanterns-and-neon-lights-decorating-streets-for-Lantern-Festival-evening-e1749277698943-768x340.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Display-Street-View-Colorful-lanterns-and-neon-lights-decorating-streets-for-Lantern-Festival-evening-e1749277698943-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Display-Street-View-Colorful-lanterns-and-neon-lights-decorating-streets-for-Lantern-Festival-evening-e1749277698943-150x66.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-042c794 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"042c794\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"374\">Eastern Han Dynasty: The Buddhist Influence Begins<\/h3><p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"761\">During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the introduction of Buddhism played a key role in shaping Lantern Festival traditions. Emperor Ming of Han ordered lanterns to be lit in the palace and temples on the 15th day of the first lunar month to honor the Buddha. Over time, this royal practice gradually spread to the general public, forming the early foundation of the lantern lighting custom.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"829\">Northern and Southern Dynasties: The Festival Gains Popularity<\/h3><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1181\">By the Northern and Southern Dynasties, lantern displays had become increasingly popular. Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty, a devout Buddhist, held grand lantern celebrations in his palace. Poets like Wu Jun described the dazzling lights during the full moon, and this period is often seen as a critical stage in the Lantern Festival\u2019s full formation.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1238\">Sui Dynasty: The Festival Becomes a Public Carnival<\/h3><p data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1548\">In the Sui Dynasty, the Lantern Festival reached new heights. The capital city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xian\/\">Chang&#8217;an<\/a> was filled with people gathering to celebrate under countless lanterns. Official records mention noisy drums, torch-lit streets, and large-scale public entertainment, turning the festival into a major city-wide event.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ef19e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4ef19e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Tunnel-Walk-People-walking-under-vibrant-colorful-lantern-tunnel-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277728769.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24628\" alt=\"Lantern Tunnel Walk People walking under vibrant colorful lantern tunnel during Lantern Festival celebration.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Tunnel-Walk-People-walking-under-vibrant-colorful-lantern-tunnel-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277728769.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Tunnel-Walk-People-walking-under-vibrant-colorful-lantern-tunnel-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277728769-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Tunnel-Walk-People-walking-under-vibrant-colorful-lantern-tunnel-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277728769-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Tunnel-Walk-People-walking-under-vibrant-colorful-lantern-tunnel-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277728769-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Tunnel-Walk-People-walking-under-vibrant-colorful-lantern-tunnel-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277728769-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Tunnel-Walk-People-walking-under-vibrant-colorful-lantern-tunnel-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-e1749277728769-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02b6509 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02b6509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1603\">Tang Dynasty: A Nationally Recognized Celebration<\/h3><p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"2098\">During the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tang-dynasty\/\">Tang Dynasty<\/a>, lighting lanterns officially became a national custom. With the flourishing of Buddhist culture and open foreign exchanges, the festival became even more grand. Lanterns were lit not only for religious devotion but also for entertainment. The emperor and empress would even secretly join the crowds to admire the lantern displays. The festival expanded to span multiple nights, with lavish decorations, poetic descriptions, and countless visitors flooding the streets.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2139\">Song Dynasty: The Peak of Festivity<\/h3><p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2511\">In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/song-dynasty\/\">Song Dynasty<\/a>, the Lantern Festival became the most spectacular event of the year, surpassing even Chinese New Year in excitement. Streets were filled with colorful lanterns, music, dance, and theatrical performances that continued through the night. The emperor often joined the public to enjoy the festivities, symbolizing unity between the ruler and his people.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2549\">Yuan Dynasty: Strict Regulations<\/h3><p data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2833\">Unlike previous dynasties, the Yuan Dynasty imposed strict controls on Lantern Festival celebrations. Many public festivities and lantern displays were prohibited. The government promoted a culture of work and restraint, limiting large-scale public entertainment during the holiday.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2883\">Ming Dynasty: A Return to Grand Celebrations<\/h3><p data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"3319\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ming-dynasty\/\">Ming Dynasty<\/a> restored the festival\u2019s glory, bringing back magnificent lantern displays that lasted for days. The festival blended seamlessly with Spring Festival activities, featuring vibrant markets, bustling streets, and nightly lantern displays. The famous &#8220;Lantern Festival Celebration Scroll&#8221; from 1485 vividly captures the festive atmosphere inside the Forbidden City, where Emperor Xianzong hosted extravagant celebrations.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3364\">Qing Dynasty: Royal and Public Splendor<\/h3><p data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3876\">In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/qing-dynasty\/\">Qing Dynasty<\/a>, the royal court continued the grand traditions. Records show that from the reign of Emperor Taizong, elaborate lanterns were installed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/forbidden-city\/\">the Forbidden City<\/a> starting from late December and remained lit until February. The Qing emperors hosted banquets for foreign dignitaries, and elaborate lantern performances were staged in gardens like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/old-summer-palace-yuanmingyuan\/\">Yuanmingyuan<\/a>. Meanwhile, among the people, the lantern fairs remained vibrant and the lantern designs became increasingly intricate and creative.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"150\">Festival Duration and Evolving Traditions<\/h2><p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"433\">The exact period when the Lantern Festival became fully established is still debated among scholars. However, most agree that the basic customs emerged during the Han, Wei, and Six Dynasties, while the festival flourished during the Tang and Song dynasties as urban life developed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db608e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3db608e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chinese-Academy-Lantern-Display-Traditional-building-decorated-with-lotus-shaped-neon-lights-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277763890.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24629\" alt=\"Chinese Academy Lantern Display Traditional building decorated with lotus shaped neon lights for Lantern Festival night.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chinese-Academy-Lantern-Display-Traditional-building-decorated-with-lotus-shaped-neon-lights-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277763890.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chinese-Academy-Lantern-Display-Traditional-building-decorated-with-lotus-shaped-neon-lights-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277763890-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chinese-Academy-Lantern-Display-Traditional-building-decorated-with-lotus-shaped-neon-lights-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277763890-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chinese-Academy-Lantern-Display-Traditional-building-decorated-with-lotus-shaped-neon-lights-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277763890-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chinese-Academy-Lantern-Display-Traditional-building-decorated-with-lotus-shaped-neon-lights-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277763890-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chinese-Academy-Lantern-Display-Traditional-building-decorated-with-lotus-shaped-neon-lights-for-Lantern-Festival-night-e1749277763890-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc0ecb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc0ecb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"490\">How the Lantern Festival Duration Changed Over Time<\/h3><p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"576\">As centuries passed, the length of Lantern Festival celebrations gradually expanded:<\/p><div style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-height: 500px;\"><table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"><thead><tr><th>Dynasty<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Han<\/td><td>1 day<\/td><td>Celebrated only on the 15th day of the first lunar month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tang<\/td><td>3 days<\/td><td>Extended to include the day before and after<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Song<\/td><td>5 days<\/td><td>Expanded further, starting one day earlier and lasting three days after<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ming<\/td><td>10 days<\/td><td>The longest in history, from the 8th to the 18th of the first lunar month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Qing<\/td><td>3-6 days<\/td><td>Shortened again; 3 days in the north, up to 5-6 days in the south<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>As the festival period extended, different nights took on special meanings. The first night of lantern lighting was called <em data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1205\">Trial Lantern (Shi Deng)<\/em>, the 15th night was <em data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1253\">Main Lantern (Zheng Deng)<\/em>, and the final night was <em data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\">Ending Lantern (Can Deng or Lan Deng)<\/em>. Some traditions also referred to <em data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1366\">God Lantern<\/em>, <em data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1383\">Human Lantern<\/em>, and <em data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1404\">Ghost Lantern<\/em>, each with its own ritual purpose \u2014 to honor gods and ancestors, protect households, and offer peace to wandering spirits.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1547\">Modern Changes<\/h3><p data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"2047\">In modern China, the Lantern Festival is no longer a legal public holiday. After the founding of the People\u2019s Republic of China, national holidays were reorganized. Although Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) was extended, Lantern Festival remained unofficial due to its close proximity to the New Year break. While no longer a national holiday, the Lantern Festival remains deeply celebrated, with families gathering, cities hosting large lantern fairs, and traditions thriving across generations.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"156\">Folktales and Legends of the Lantern Festival<\/h2><p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"329\">Beyond its historical roots, the Lantern Festival is also rich with colorful folktales that have been passed down for generations, adding charm and meaning to the holiday.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"361\">The Ancient Torch Festival<\/h3><p data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"827\">One legend suggests that the Lantern Festival originated from an ancient torch festival. In early times, villagers would light torches in fields and dance through the night, hoping to drive away pests and wild animals to protect their crops and ensure a good harvest. This fiery tradition continues today in some parts of southwestern China, where people still gather on the 15th day of the first lunar month to dance with torches made from reeds or tree branches.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"859\">The Story of Yuanxiao Girl<\/h3><p data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1627\">A popular Han Dynasty tale features Dongfang Shuo, a witty and kind court official of Emperor Wu. One winter, Dongfang Shuo saved a young palace maid named Yuanxiao, who was heartbroken from being separated from her family. To reunite her with her loved ones, Dongfang Shuo cleverly spread a rumor that a massive fire would destroy Chang\u2019an city on the 16th day. To &#8220;prevent&#8221; the disaster, the emperor ordered every household to hang lanterns, light fireworks, and gather in the streets on the night of the 15th. Yuanxiao&#8217;s family came to town to see the lights, and the girl was finally reunited with them under the glowing lanterns. The festival later took her name, <em data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1540\">Yuanxiao<\/em>, which also became the name for the glutinous rice balls eaten during the celebration.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1668\">Yuan Shikai and the Name \u201cTangyuan\u201d<\/h3><p data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"2172\">A modern tale from the early 20th century involves Yuan Shikai, who seized power after the fall of the Qing Dynasty. Superstitious and fearful of opposition, Yuan disliked the word <em data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1863\">\u201cYuanxiao\u201d<\/em> because it sounded like <em data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1901\">\u201cYuan Xiao\u201d<\/em> (meaning &#8220;Yuan will be eliminated&#8221;). To avoid the unlucky association, he ordered people to call the holiday food <em data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2026\">Tangyuan<\/em> or <em data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2048\">sweet rice balls<\/em> instead. However, the term <em data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2086\">Yuanxiao<\/em> remained popular among the people and is still commonly used in northern China today.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"151\">Customs and Activities of the Lantern Festival<\/h2><p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"340\">The Lantern Festival is filled with lively customs that have evolved over centuries. Many of these traditions reflect Chinese beliefs in family unity, good fortune, health, and happiness.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"372\">Eating Yuanxiao (Tangyuan)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ca6735 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"2ca6735\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 7\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Various-fillings-and-glutinous-rice-flour-prepared-for-making-Yuanxiao-e1749278176513.webp\" alt=\"Various fillings and glutinous rice flour prepared for making Yuanxiao.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 7\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sticky-cube-fillings-soaked-before-coating-in-rice-flour-e1749278190475.webp\" alt=\"Sticky cube fillings soaked before coating in rice flour.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 7\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cube-fillings-being-coated-with-glutinous-rice-flour-to-form-Yuanxiao-e1749278223650.webp\" alt=\"Cube fillings being coated with glutinous rice flour to form Yuanxiao.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 7\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hand-holding-freshly-coated-Yuanxiao-balls-for-Lantern-Festival-e1749278240960.webp\" alt=\"Hand holding freshly coated Yuanxiao balls for Lantern Festival.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 7\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Glutinous-rice-balls-being-sifted-and-rolled-during-Yuanxiao-making-e1749278207144.webp\" alt=\"Glutinous rice balls being sifted and rolled during Yuanxiao making.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 7\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Handmade-glutinous-rice-balls-being-rolled-in-flour-for-Lantern-Festival-e1749278159516.webp\" alt=\"Handmade glutinous rice balls being rolled in flour for Lantern Festival.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 7\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Handmade-Yuanxiao-balls-collected-in-bowl-after-coating-process-e1749278255980.webp\" alt=\"Handmade Yuanxiao balls collected in bowl after coating process.\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg 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data-end=\"393\">Yuanxiao<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"409\">Tangyuan<\/strong> is one of the most popular customs. These round, glutinous rice balls symbolize family reunion and completeness. The tradition began in the Song Dynasty, when these sweet treats were called names like <em data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"635\">&#8220;floating round balls&#8221;<\/em> or <em data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"660\">&#8220;milk sugar balls.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1047\">In northern China, they are known as <strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"713\">Yuanxiao<\/strong>, made by rolling dry fillings in glutinous rice flour, while in the south, they are called <strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"817\">Tangyuan<\/strong>, made by wrapping wet fillings with dough. Fillings can include sesame paste, peanuts, red bean, walnuts, pork, or even savory ingredients. Today, families enjoy Yuanxiao in various ways\u2014boiled, fried, steamed, or even pan-fried.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1081\">Lantern Displays and Viewing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-682d53a elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"682d53a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Red-and-yellow-lanterns-with-Chinese-calligraphy-glowing-at-night-during-Lantern-Festival.webp\" alt=\"Red and yellow lanterns with Chinese calligraphy glowing at night during Lantern Festival.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Giant-illuminated-rabbit-figure-sitting-on-lotus-flowers-surrounded-by-glowing-water-lilies.webp\" alt=\"Giant illuminated rabbit figure sitting on lotus flowers surrounded by glowing water lilies.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Brightly-lit-red-lotus-flower-lanterns-with-decorative-clouds-on-a-festive-wall.webp\" alt=\"Brightly lit red lotus flower lanterns with decorative clouds on a festive wall.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Golden-fish-lantern-with-vibrant-scales-and-swirling-cloud-patterns-during-Lantern-Festival.webp\" alt=\"Golden fish lantern with vibrant scales and swirling cloud patterns during Lantern Festival.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-palace-style-lantern-with-blue-roof-and-yellow-tassels-under-evening-sky.webp\" alt=\"Traditional palace style lantern with blue roof and yellow tassels under evening sky.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-illuminated-qilin-lantern-with-green-scales-and-ornate-details.webp\" alt=\"Colorful illuminated qilin lantern with green scales and ornate details.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Elegant-deer-shaped-lantern-with-blue-antlers-and-flowing-mane-at-Lantern-Festival.webp\" alt=\"Elegant deer shaped lantern with blue antlers and flowing mane at Lantern Festival.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thousands-of-colorful-paper-lanterns-hanging-overhead-with-visitors-walking-underneath.webp\" alt=\"Thousands of colorful paper lanterns hanging overhead with visitors walking underneath.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"9 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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data-end=\"1493\">Lantern displays are at the heart of the festival. Dating back to the Han Dynasty, lighting lanterns originally honored Buddhist traditions. Over time, the custom became a public celebration. Lanterns of all shapes, sizes, and colors decorate streets, parks, temples, and homes. Some lanterns carry wishes for children, as &#8220;lantern&#8221; (<em data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1423\">d\u0113ng<\/em>) sounds like &#8220;son&#8221; (<em data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1450\">d\u012bng<\/em>), symbolizing hopes for healthy offspring.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1523\">Guessing Lantern Riddles<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6e91b6 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"d6e91b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-riddle-card-describing-steam-as-a-natural-object.webp\" alt=\"Lantern riddle card describing steam as a natural object.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-riddle-card-describing-a-rainbow-as-a-natural-phenomenon.webp\" alt=\"Lantern riddle card describing a rainbow as a natural phenomenon\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-riddle-card-describing-tides-as-a-natural-phenomenon.webp\" alt=\"Lantern riddle card describing tides as a natural phenomenon\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-riddle-card-describing-crocodile-as-the-riddle-answer-for-animal.webp\" alt=\"Lantern riddle card describing crocodile as the riddle answer for animal.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-riddle-card-solving-to-the-Chinese-character-22\u738b22-king.webp\" alt=\"Lantern riddle card solving to the Chinese character \u738b (king).\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-riddle-card-solving-to-the-Chinese-character-22\u70b922-dot.webp\" alt=\"Lantern riddle card solving to the Chinese character \u70b9 (dot).\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"9 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-riddle-card-describing-pepper-plant-as-the-riddle-answer.webp\" alt=\"Lantern riddle card describing pepper plant as the riddle answer.\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"10 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-riddle-card-describing-soybean-as-the-riddle-answer.webp\" alt=\"Lantern riddle card describing soybean as the riddle answer.\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 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class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1382a99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1382a99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1880\"><strong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1553\">Lantern riddles (D\u0113ngm\u00ed)<\/strong> are a fun intellectual game that began during the Song Dynasty. Riddles are written on slips of paper attached to lanterns. Visitors read and try to solve them, often winning small prizes for correct answers. These riddles can involve poetry, proverbs, wordplay, or famous stories, challenging both wit and cultural knowledge.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1930\">&#8220;Nao Yuanxiao&#8221; \u2014 The Festival of Celebration<\/h3><p data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2251\">Throughout history, the Lantern Festival has always been about lively nighttime celebrations. People enjoy fireworks, lion dances, dragon dances, firecrackers, and street performances. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, crowds of thousands gathered for music, dance, and entertainment that lasted from dusk until dawn.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2297\">Ancient Romance: China\u2019s Valentine\u2019s Day<\/h3><p data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2681\">In ancient times, the Lantern Festival was one of the few occasions when young men and women could meet freely. Because of strict curfews and social rules, this festival offered a rare chance for romance under the lantern-lit skies. Many love stories and poems about secret meetings were born during these festive nights, earning the festival the nickname &#8220;Chinese Valentine\u2019s Day.&#8221;<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2723\">Offering Lanterns (Sending Lanterns)<\/h3><p data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2956\">Families often send lanterns to newly married daughters or childless couples as a blessing for fertility and happiness. In some regions like Xi&#8217;an, large palace lanterns and smaller lanterns are gifted to express these good wishes.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2997\">Praying to the Purple Maiden (Zigu)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 166px; top: 809.266px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03eaf18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"03eaf18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Praying-to-the-Purple-Maiden-Zigu.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24684\" alt=\"Praying to the Purple Maiden (Zigu)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Praying-to-the-Purple-Maiden-Zigu.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Praying-to-the-Purple-Maiden-Zigu-300x233.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Praying-to-the-Purple-Maiden-Zigu-1024x795.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Praying-to-the-Purple-Maiden-Zigu-768x596.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Praying-to-the-Purple-Maiden-Zigu-15x12.webp 15w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Praying-to-the-Purple-Maiden-Zigu-150x116.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b695e74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b695e74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3264\">The <strong data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3027\">Zigu (Purple Maiden)<\/strong> is an ancient goddess worshiped by women for luck, health, and fertility. Her worship dates back to the Southern Dynasties. During the Lantern Festival, some people still conduct small ceremonies in her honor, especially in rural areas.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3322\">Exorcising Illness (Walking Away a Hundred Diseases)<\/h3><p data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3609\"><strong data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3354\">Walking a Hundred Diseases<\/strong> is an ancient healing ritual. On the night of the Lantern Festival or the following day, women would walk across bridges or in open spaces while praying for protection from illness. In some areas, temporary wooden bridges were built just for this ritual.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3645\">Chasing Mice (Expelling Pests)<\/h3><p data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3876\">Families involved in silk production practiced a unique custom called <strong data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3733\">chasing mice<\/strong>. Since rodents threatened silk worms, families offered sticky rice to mice on Lantern night, hoping to keep them away from valuable silkworms.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3911\">Door and Household Sacrifices<\/h3><p data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"4110\">Some regions observe ancient <strong data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3975\">door and household sacrifices<\/strong>. Families place branches, food, or wine outside their doors to honor spirits and ancestors, seeking peace, protection, and prosperity.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"128\">Folk Performances of the Lantern Festival<\/h2><p data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"340\">The Lantern Festival is not only about lights and food \u2014 it\u2019s also a grand stage for traditional folk performances. Across China, vibrant shows and lively street performances fill the night with joy and energy.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"373\">Lantern Shows (Nao Huadeng)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e16d72a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e16d72a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lanterns-and-dragon-shaped-lights-hanging-on-trees-at-Lantern-Festival-night-market-e1749280948254.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24685\" alt=\"Colorful lanterns and dragon shaped lights hanging on trees at Lantern Festival night market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lanterns-and-dragon-shaped-lights-hanging-on-trees-at-Lantern-Festival-night-market-e1749280948254.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lanterns-and-dragon-shaped-lights-hanging-on-trees-at-Lantern-Festival-night-market-e1749280948254-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lanterns-and-dragon-shaped-lights-hanging-on-trees-at-Lantern-Festival-night-market-e1749280948254-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lanterns-and-dragon-shaped-lights-hanging-on-trees-at-Lantern-Festival-night-market-e1749280948254-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lanterns-and-dragon-shaped-lights-hanging-on-trees-at-Lantern-Festival-night-market-e1749280948254-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lanterns-and-dragon-shaped-lights-hanging-on-trees-at-Lantern-Festival-night-market-e1749280948254-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98c6519 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98c6519\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"980\">Every year on the 15th day of the first lunar month, cities and villages are decorated with colorful lanterns of all shapes and sizes. The tradition of lighting lanterns began in the Han Dynasty and flourished during the Tang and Song periods. In ancient times, people built towering lantern wheels, lantern towers, and lantern trees, creating breathtaking night scenes. Even today, major cities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/beijing\/\">Beijing<\/a> host grand lantern exhibitions. In 2019, the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) opened for its first-ever night lantern show, lighting up the ancient palace with brilliant colors and historical charm.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"998\">Dragon Dance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cf9f5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9cf9f5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1621\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-dragon-dance-performance-with-vibrant-orange-dragon-at-Lantern-Festival.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24686\" alt=\"Traditional Chinese dragon dance performance with vibrant orange dragon at Lantern Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-dragon-dance-performance-with-vibrant-orange-dragon-at-Lantern-Festival.webp 1621w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-dragon-dance-performance-with-vibrant-orange-dragon-at-Lantern-Festival-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-dragon-dance-performance-with-vibrant-orange-dragon-at-Lantern-Festival-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-dragon-dance-performance-with-vibrant-orange-dragon-at-Lantern-Festival-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-dragon-dance-performance-with-vibrant-orange-dragon-at-Lantern-Festival-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-dragon-dance-performance-with-vibrant-orange-dragon-at-Lantern-Festival-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Traditional-Chinese-dragon-dance-performance-with-vibrant-orange-dragon-at-Lantern-Festival-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1621px) 100vw, 1621px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3055066 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3055066\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1443\">The <strong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1020\">Dragon Dance<\/strong> is one of the most spectacular highlights of the Lantern Festival. Long, glowing dragons twist and turn as performers skillfully maneuver the dragon\u2019s body to the beat of loud drums and gongs. The dragon symbolizes good luck, strength, and prosperity in Chinese culture. Records of dragon dances date back to the Han Dynasty, and the tradition remains a popular sight both in China and among Chinese communities worldwide.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1476\">Stilt Walking (Cai Gaoqiao)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-350e713 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"350e713\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stilt-performers-in-traditional-Chinese-opera-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-under-blue-sky.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24687\" alt=\"Stilt performers in traditional Chinese opera costumes during Lantern Festival parade under blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stilt-performers-in-traditional-Chinese-opera-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-under-blue-sky.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stilt-performers-in-traditional-Chinese-opera-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-under-blue-sky-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stilt-performers-in-traditional-Chinese-opera-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-under-blue-sky-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stilt-performers-in-traditional-Chinese-opera-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-under-blue-sky-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stilt-performers-in-traditional-Chinese-opera-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-under-blue-sky-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stilt-performers-in-traditional-Chinese-opera-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-under-blue-sky-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stilt-performers-in-traditional-Chinese-opera-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-under-blue-sky-150x200.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e123b1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e123b1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1848\"><strong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1495\">Stilt walking<\/strong> is an ancient performing art that dates back to at least the Spring and Autumn Period (over 2,500 years ago). Performers strap long wooden stilts to their legs and walk, jump, or even perform acrobatics and swordplay. During the Lantern Festival, stilt walkers parade through the streets, often dressed in elaborate costumes, entertaining large crowds.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1864\">Lion Dance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b77f95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7b77f95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lion-dance-performance-with-six-lions-in-pink-blue-red-yellow-orange-and-purple-e1749281035894.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24688\" alt=\"Colorful lion dance performance with six lions in pink, blue, red, yellow, orange, and purple\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lion-dance-performance-with-six-lions-in-pink-blue-red-yellow-orange-and-purple-e1749281035894.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lion-dance-performance-with-six-lions-in-pink-blue-red-yellow-orange-and-purple-e1749281035894-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lion-dance-performance-with-six-lions-in-pink-blue-red-yellow-orange-and-purple-e1749281035894-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lion-dance-performance-with-six-lions-in-pink-blue-red-yellow-orange-and-purple-e1749281035894-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lion-dance-performance-with-six-lions-in-pink-blue-red-yellow-orange-and-purple-e1749281035894-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Colorful-lion-dance-performance-with-six-lions-in-pink-blue-red-yellow-orange-and-purple-e1749281035894-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51b0c59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51b0c59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"2385\">The <strong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1884\">Lion Dance<\/strong> is another essential performance during the festival. Two performers operate one lion costume \u2014 one controls the head, and the other the body and tail. The dance can be either gentle and playful (<em data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2086\">wen<\/em>) or powerful and athletic (<em data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2118\">wu<\/em>). The lion\u2019s movements are accompanied by loud drums and cymbals, symbolizing the driving away of evil spirits and inviting good fortune. The Lion Dance has also become a beloved tradition in overseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2421\">Land Boat Dance (Hua Hanshuan)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3270d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a3270d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-dry-boat-dance-performance-with-participants-in-boat-shaped-costumes.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24689\" alt=\"Lantern Festival dry boat dance performance with participants in boat shaped costumes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-dry-boat-dance-performance-with-participants-in-boat-shaped-costumes.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-dry-boat-dance-performance-with-participants-in-boat-shaped-costumes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-dry-boat-dance-performance-with-participants-in-boat-shaped-costumes-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-dry-boat-dance-performance-with-participants-in-boat-shaped-costumes-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-dry-boat-dance-performance-with-participants-in-boat-shaped-costumes-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-dry-boat-dance-performance-with-participants-in-boat-shaped-costumes-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f33cd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f33cd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2838\">The <strong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2446\">Land Boat Dance<\/strong> mimics rowing a boat on land. Performers, usually women, dress as boat passengers while carrying boat-shaped props made of bamboo and cloth. As they sing, dance, and sway, they simulate the movement of a boat gliding through water. Sometimes, a comical male character joins to create humorous scenes that delight the audience. This playful dance remains popular across many regions of China.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"210\">Regional Variations of the Lantern Festival in China<\/h2><p data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"365\">Though the Lantern Festival is celebrated across China, each region has developed its own unique customs, blending local culture, history, and tradition.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"382\">North China<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89cac8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"89cac8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lion-dance-performance-with-performers-in-yellow-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-e1749281497743.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24690\" alt=\"Lion dance performance with performers in yellow costumes during Lantern Festival parade\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lion-dance-performance-with-performers-in-yellow-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-e1749281497743.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lion-dance-performance-with-performers-in-yellow-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-e1749281497743-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lion-dance-performance-with-performers-in-yellow-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-e1749281497743-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lion-dance-performance-with-performers-in-yellow-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-e1749281497743-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lion-dance-performance-with-performers-in-yellow-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-e1749281497743-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lion-dance-performance-with-performers-in-yellow-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-parade-e1749281497743-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e91f863 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e91f863\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"667\">In <strong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"398\">Beijing<\/strong>, lantern fairs historically took place near today&#8217;s Dengshikou area, featuring intricate lantern displays and street performances. In rural areas, people built straw shelters decorated with hundreds of small oil lamps, creating scenes that looked like twinkling stars.<\/p><p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"972\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tianjin\/\"><strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"680\">Tianjin<\/strong><\/a> locals make steamed hedgehog and mouse-shaped buns for good luck, symbolizing wealth and fortune. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hebei\/\"><strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"791\">Hebei<\/strong><\/a>, traditions like &#8220;Pulling Flowers&#8221; (folk dances) and &#8220;Passing Bridges&#8221; for health and fortune remain popular. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shanxi\/\"><strong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"915\">Shanxi<\/strong><\/a>, elaborate lantern displays continue for several nights.<\/p><p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1138\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/inner-mongolia\/\"><strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"995\">Inner Mongolia<\/strong><\/a>, dairy-based Yuanxiao are popular, filled with milk skin, cheese, or yogurt. On the night of the 15th, many also hold moon worship ceremonies.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1159\">Northeast China<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3f7614 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c3f7614\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Handmade-clay-animal-figurines-for-Lantern-Festival-street-market-display.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24691\" alt=\"Handmade clay animal figurines for Lantern Festival street market display\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Handmade-clay-animal-figurines-for-Lantern-Festival-street-market-display.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Handmade-clay-animal-figurines-for-Lantern-Festival-street-market-display-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Handmade-clay-animal-figurines-for-Lantern-Festival-street-market-display-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Handmade-clay-animal-figurines-for-Lantern-Festival-street-market-display-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Handmade-clay-animal-figurines-for-Lantern-Festival-street-market-display-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Handmade-clay-animal-figurines-for-Lantern-Festival-street-market-display-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2837f60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2837f60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1491\"><strong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1204\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/liaoning\/\">Liaoning<\/a>&#8216;s Zhu Lu Ke <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yellow-river\/\">Yellow River<\/a> Array<\/strong> reenacts ancient military formations with tens of thousands participating each year. <strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1333\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/heilongjiang\/\">Heilongjiang<\/a>&#8216;s Aihui Shangyuan Festival<\/strong> blends Han, Manchu, Daur, Oroqen, and Ewenki cultures. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jilin-travel-guide\/\"><strong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1401\">Jilin<\/strong><\/a>, people enjoy fireworks and the spectacular iron flower (molten iron fireworks) displays.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1512\">Northwest China<\/h3><p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1708\"><strong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1557\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shaanxi\/\">Shaanxi<\/a>\u2019s Binxian Lantern Mountain Fair<\/strong> dates back to the Tang Dynasty. In <strong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1614\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/gansu\/\">Gansu<\/a>\u2019s Yongchang<\/strong>, the ancient &#8220;Swastika Lantern City&#8221; displays 365 lantern poles symbolizing days of the year.<\/p><p data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1950\">In <strong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1736\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ningxia\/\">Ningxia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/qinghai\/\">Qinghai<\/a><\/strong>, the &#8220;Nine-Turn Yellow River Lantern Array&#8221; forms intricate lantern mazes representing zodiac signs, constellations, and local culture. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xinjiang\/\"><strong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1888\">Xinjiang<\/strong><\/a>, lion dances and firework displays highlight the celebration.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1966\">East China<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32b4edb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"32b4edb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fish-shaped-lanterns-hanging-at-Lantern-Festival-in-Xixi-Wetland-with-colorful-lights-e1749281639994.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24692\" alt=\"Fish shaped lanterns hanging at Lantern Festival in Xixi Wetland with colorful lights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fish-shaped-lanterns-hanging-at-Lantern-Festival-in-Xixi-Wetland-with-colorful-lights-e1749281639994.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fish-shaped-lanterns-hanging-at-Lantern-Festival-in-Xixi-Wetland-with-colorful-lights-e1749281639994-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fish-shaped-lanterns-hanging-at-Lantern-Festival-in-Xixi-Wetland-with-colorful-lights-e1749281639994-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fish-shaped-lanterns-hanging-at-Lantern-Festival-in-Xixi-Wetland-with-colorful-lights-e1749281639994-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fish-shaped-lanterns-hanging-at-Lantern-Festival-in-Xixi-Wetland-with-colorful-lights-e1749281639994-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fish-shaped-lanterns-hanging-at-Lantern-Festival-in-Xixi-Wetland-with-colorful-lights-e1749281639994-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63717ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63717ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2175\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/anhui\/\"><strong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1977\">Anhui<\/strong><\/a> features &#8220;Flour Lanterns,&#8221; while <strong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2020\">Hefei<\/strong> is famous for mechanical rotating lanterns called &#8220;Zou Ma Deng&#8221; (Running Horse Lanterns). In <strong data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhejiang-travel-guide\/\">Zhejiang<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hangzhou\/\">Hangzhou<\/a><\/strong>, women pray at temples for blessings.<\/p><p data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2320\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/taiwan\/\"><strong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2190\">Taiwan<\/strong><\/a>, unmarried women traditionally pick green onions or vegetables on Lantern night, believing it will help them find a good husband.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2352\">Central and Southern China<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ba9ddb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8ba9ddb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-glowing-goldfish-lantern-and-colorful-traditional-lanterns.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24693\" alt=\"Lantern Festival night scene with glowing goldfish lantern and colorful traditional lanterns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-glowing-goldfish-lantern-and-colorful-traditional-lanterns.webp 1620w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-glowing-goldfish-lantern-and-colorful-traditional-lanterns-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-glowing-goldfish-lantern-and-colorful-traditional-lanterns-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-glowing-goldfish-lantern-and-colorful-traditional-lanterns-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-glowing-goldfish-lantern-and-colorful-traditional-lanterns-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-glowing-goldfish-lantern-and-colorful-traditional-lanterns-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-night-scene-with-glowing-goldfish-lantern-and-colorful-traditional-lanterns-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83d6e0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83d6e0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2583\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/henan\/\"><strong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2366\">Henan<\/strong><\/a>, families place red lanterns at ancestral graves. Children playfully &#8220;steal&#8221; oil lamps to bring blessings. In <strong data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2502\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hubei\/\">Hubei<\/a>\u2019s Yangdian Town<\/strong>, massive high-stilt dragon and high-stilt performances date back over 600 years.<\/p><p data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2949\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hunan\/\"><strong data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2597\">Hunan<\/strong><\/a>, villages create &#8220;Fire God Oxen&#8221; out of straw, lit with incense sticks to bring peace. <strong data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2715\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jiangxi\/\">Jiangxi<\/a>\u2019s Shangban village<\/strong> displays massive &#8220;Bench Dragon&#8221; lanterns. <strong data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2809\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangdong-travel-guide\/\">Guangdong<\/a>\u2019s Maoming Six Double Lantern Festival<\/strong> is over 300 years old, while in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangxi\/\"><strong data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2853\">Guangxi<\/strong><\/a>, ethnic minorities celebrate with unique customs like oil rice balls and bamboo stick drumming.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2970\">Southwest China<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e646abd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e646abd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-corridor-decorated-with-Han-Dynasty-themed-lanterns-and-historical-characters.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24694\" alt=\"Lantern corridor decorated with Han Dynasty themed lanterns and historical characters\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-corridor-decorated-with-Han-Dynasty-themed-lanterns-and-historical-characters.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-corridor-decorated-with-Han-Dynasty-themed-lanterns-and-historical-characters-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-corridor-decorated-with-Han-Dynasty-themed-lanterns-and-historical-characters-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-corridor-decorated-with-Han-Dynasty-themed-lanterns-and-historical-characters-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-corridor-decorated-with-Han-Dynasty-themed-lanterns-and-historical-characters-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-corridor-decorated-with-Han-Dynasty-themed-lanterns-and-historical-characters-640x853.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-corridor-decorated-with-Han-Dynasty-themed-lanterns-and-historical-characters-150x200.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2ca770 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2ca770\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3331\"><strong data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3009\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/sichuan\/\">Sichuan<\/a>&#8216;s Zigong Lantern Festival<\/strong> is one of the most famous, blending art, technology, and tradition. In <strong data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3091\">Fushun<\/strong>, the &#8220;Stealing Greens&#8221; tradition involves borrowing vegetables for good luck. <strong data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3206\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yunnan\/\">Yunnan<\/a>\u2019s Mi Zhi Lantern Festival<\/strong> draws tens of thousands each year, while other ethnic minorities celebrate alongside their own traditional spring festivals.<\/p><p data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3618\">In <strong data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3380\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guizhou\/\">Guizhou<\/a>\u2019s Songtao Miao Autonomous County<\/strong>, the &#8220;Dragon Rolling&#8221; and &#8220;Dragon Bombing&#8221; events feature dozens of dragon teams and huge crowds. In <strong data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3500\">Dejiang County<\/strong>, day and night celebrations include dragon dances, firecrackers, and folk performances that date back over 600 years.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"155\">Ethnic Minority Traditions of the Lantern Festival<\/h2><p data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"345\">While the Lantern Festival is rooted in Han Chinese tradition, many of China\u2019s 55 ethnic minority groups also celebrate the holiday, adding rich diversity and local flavor to the festival.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"357\">Manchu<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b60e71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8b60e71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/villagers-performing-traditional-folk-parade-with-lion-dance-and-ancient-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24695\" alt=\"villagers performing traditional folk parade with lion dance and ancient costumes during Lantern Festival\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/villagers-performing-traditional-folk-parade-with-lion-dance-and-ancient-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/villagers-performing-traditional-folk-parade-with-lion-dance-and-ancient-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/villagers-performing-traditional-folk-parade-with-lion-dance-and-ancient-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/villagers-performing-traditional-folk-parade-with-lion-dance-and-ancient-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/villagers-performing-traditional-folk-parade-with-lion-dance-and-ancient-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/villagers-performing-traditional-folk-parade-with-lion-dance-and-ancient-costumes-during-Lantern-Festival-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14baf6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14baf6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"605\">The <strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"373\">Manchu<\/strong> people celebrate the Lantern Festival much like the Han, with colorful lantern displays and eating <strong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"485\">Yuanxiao<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"501\">Tangyuan<\/strong>. Lanterns are hung outside homes, and families gather to share sweet rice balls that symbolize reunion.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"614\">Bai<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e2b680 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9e2b680\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/colorful-dragon-dance-performance-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-thousands-of-people-watching-parade-in-China.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24696\" alt=\"colorful dragon dance performance during Lantern Festival celebration, thousands of people watching parade in China\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/colorful-dragon-dance-performance-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-thousands-of-people-watching-parade-in-China.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/colorful-dragon-dance-performance-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-thousands-of-people-watching-parade-in-China-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/colorful-dragon-dance-performance-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-thousands-of-people-watching-parade-in-China-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/colorful-dragon-dance-performance-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-thousands-of-people-watching-parade-in-China-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/colorful-dragon-dance-performance-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-thousands-of-people-watching-parade-in-China-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/colorful-dragon-dance-performance-during-Lantern-Festival-celebration-thousands-of-people-watching-parade-in-China-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c28f72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c28f72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"949\">In <strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"635\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/dali\/\">Dali<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yunnan\/\">Yunnan<\/a><\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"648\">Bai<\/strong> people celebrate with dragon dances, lion dances, and the famous <em data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"738\">Flower Lantern Singing<\/em> performances. Women also create a special ritual called <em data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"812\">Qing Girl Dance<\/em>, where they dress a young girl figure in Bai costumes, place her on a swing, and sing traditional songs while parading through villages.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"959\">Miao<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0ab906 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b0ab906\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-performers-in-traditional-Miao-costumes-playing-drums-during-Lantern-Festival-in-front-of-ancient-temple.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24697\" alt=\"ethnic performers in traditional Miao costumes playing drums during Lantern Festival in front of ancient temple\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-performers-in-traditional-Miao-costumes-playing-drums-during-Lantern-Festival-in-front-of-ancient-temple.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-performers-in-traditional-Miao-costumes-playing-drums-during-Lantern-Festival-in-front-of-ancient-temple-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-performers-in-traditional-Miao-costumes-playing-drums-during-Lantern-Festival-in-front-of-ancient-temple-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-performers-in-traditional-Miao-costumes-playing-drums-during-Lantern-Festival-in-front-of-ancient-temple-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-performers-in-traditional-Miao-costumes-playing-drums-during-Lantern-Festival-in-front-of-ancient-temple-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-performers-in-traditional-Miao-costumes-playing-drums-during-Lantern-Festival-in-front-of-ancient-temple-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f17128b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f17128b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1330\">In <strong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"994\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guizhou\/\">Guizhou<\/a>\u2019s Huangping County<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1008\">Miao<\/strong> people celebrate the unique <strong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1070\">&#8220;Vegetable Stealing Festival&#8221;<\/strong>. Young women secretly pick vegetables from neighbors\u2019 fields (never from family or close friends) to prepare a communal cabbage feast. According to local beliefs, the one who eats the most will marry early and have strong silkworms for better silk production.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1340\">Naxi<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d082692 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d082692\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1438\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-market-fair-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-in-Lijiang-ancient-town-Yunnan-China-e1749282085553.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24698\" alt=\"Lantern Festival market fair entrance decorated with red lanterns in Lijiang ancient town, Yunnan, China\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-market-fair-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-in-Lijiang-ancient-town-Yunnan-China-e1749282085553.webp 1438w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-market-fair-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-in-Lijiang-ancient-town-Yunnan-China-e1749282085553-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-market-fair-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-in-Lijiang-ancient-town-Yunnan-China-e1749282085553-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-market-fair-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-in-Lijiang-ancient-town-Yunnan-China-e1749282085553-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-market-fair-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-in-Lijiang-ancient-town-Yunnan-China-e1749282085553-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lantern-Festival-market-fair-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-in-Lijiang-ancient-town-Yunnan-China-e1749282085553-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1438px) 100vw, 1438px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbba61f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbba61f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1580\">In <strong data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1364\">Lijiang, Yunnan<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1378\">Naxi<\/strong> people host a <strong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1414\">Stick Market Fair<\/strong> (<em data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1431\">Bangbang Fair<\/em>) on the 15th day. Farmers gather to trade wooden farming tools like handles for axes, hoes, and sickles, preparing for the upcoming planting season.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1588\">Yi<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5cd1ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f5cd1ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-minority-group-dancing-around-bonfire-at-Lantern-Festival-night-celebration-in-southwest-China.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24700\" alt=\"ethnic minority group dancing around bonfire at Lantern Festival night celebration in southwest China\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-minority-group-dancing-around-bonfire-at-Lantern-Festival-night-celebration-in-southwest-China.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-minority-group-dancing-around-bonfire-at-Lantern-Festival-night-celebration-in-southwest-China-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-minority-group-dancing-around-bonfire-at-Lantern-Festival-night-celebration-in-southwest-China-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-minority-group-dancing-around-bonfire-at-Lantern-Festival-night-celebration-in-southwest-China-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-minority-group-dancing-around-bonfire-at-Lantern-Festival-night-celebration-in-southwest-China-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ethnic-minority-group-dancing-around-bonfire-at-Lantern-Festival-night-celebration-in-southwest-China-150x113.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b131ab3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b131ab3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1939\">The <strong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1600\">Yi<\/strong> people of Yunnan celebrate their <strong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1652\">Ba Wu Festival<\/strong> (&#8220;Hunter\u2019s Return Festival&#8221;) on Lantern night, marking ancient hunting traditions. They also hold the colorful <strong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1796\">&#8220;Dress Competition Festival&#8221;<\/strong> (<em data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1818\">Saizhuang Festival<\/em>), where women display their finest embroidered clothing and gather to sing, dance, and show off their needlework skills.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1951\">Jingpo<\/h3><p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2212\">The <strong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1967\">Jingpo<\/strong> (or <strong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1983\">Jingpho<\/strong>) people of Dehong, Yunnan, celebrate the <strong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2050\">Munao Zongge Festival<\/strong>, meaning &#8220;everyone dances together.&#8221; The celebration, usually held around Lantern Festival, features large group dances on open fields lasting four to five days.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"163\">Cultural Works Inspired by the Lantern Festival<\/h2><p data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"327\">The Lantern Festival has inspired countless artworks, poems, songs, and even postage stamps, reflecting its deep cultural significance throughout Chinese history.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbbd971 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"cbbd971\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-end=\"417\" \/>This long handscroll vividly portrays Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty enjoying various Lantern Festival activities inside the Forbidden City. From morning to night, the emperor participates in music, dances, and lantern displays, beautifully capturing the grandeur of palace celebrations.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"961\"><p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"961\"><strong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"765\">&#8220;Eight Boys Watching Lanterns&#8221; (Qing Dynasty)<\/strong><br data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"768\" \/>Painted by Min Zhen, this charming scene shows eight children gazing at lanterns with innocent wonder. The artist skillfully captures the playfulness and joy of childhood during the festival.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1210\"><p data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1210\"><strong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1032\">&#8220;Qianlong Emperor Enjoying the Lantern Festival&#8221; (Qing Dynasty)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1035\" \/>Painted by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining), this large silk painting shows Emperor Qianlong calmly observing family members celebrating the festival in the royal garden.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1384\"><p data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1384\"><strong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1264\">&#8220;Lantern Festival&#8221; (Ming Dynasty, by Tang Yin)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1267\" \/>This scroll features Tang Yin\u2019s poetry written in his own calligraphy, capturing the poetic spirit of the festival.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1402\">Famous Poems<\/h3><p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1472\">Many renowned Chinese poets have written about the Lantern Festival:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1940\"><li data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1697\"><p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1697\"><strong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1525\">Ouyang Xiu \u2013 &#8220;Sheng Cha Zi: Lantern Festival&#8221;<\/strong><br data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\" \/><em data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1697\">\u201cLast year on this night, lanterns lit up like day. The moon above the willow, my beloved awaited me. This year, same moon and lights, but my tears soak my sleeves.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1940\"><p data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1940\"><strong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1752\">Xin Qiji \u2013 &#8220;Qing Yu An: Lantern Festival Night&#8221;<\/strong><br data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1755\" \/><em data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1940\">\u201cEast wind brings blossoms like stars, bright lanterns light up the streets. Amidst the crowd, I searched thousands of times; suddenly I turn, she\u2019s there in the dim lantern light.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2154\">Other famous poets who celebrated the festival include Su Weidao, Lu Zhaolin, Li Shangyin, Zhang Hu, and Yuan Haowen. The Lantern Festival has long been a source of romantic and festive imagery in Chinese poetry.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2170\">Folk Songs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2225\">Folk songs add warmth and emotion to the celebration:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2562\"><li data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2405\"><p data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2405\"><strong data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2301\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fujian-travel-guide\/\">Fujian<\/a> and Taiwan folk song &#8220;Lantern Festival, Moon Full and Bright&#8221;<\/strong><br data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2304\" \/>Expresses the joy of family reunions and cross-strait longing between mainland and Taiwan families.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2562\"><p data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2562\"><strong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2455\">Taiwanese nursery rhyme &#8220;Selling Tangyuan&#8221;<\/strong><br data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2458\" \/>Cheerfully describes street vendors selling sweet glutinous rice balls during Lantern Festival nights.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2588\">Commemorative Stamps<\/h3><p data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2699\">The Lantern Festival has even appeared on Chinese postage stamps, preserving its traditions in miniature art:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"3337\"><li data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2881\"><p data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2881\"><strong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2735\">2018 Lantern Festival Series<\/strong><br data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2738\" \/>China Post issued its first Lantern Festival-themed stamps featuring scenes of eating Yuanxiao, viewing lanterns, and dragon and lion dances.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3020\"><p data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"3020\"><strong data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2915\">1981 Palace Lantern Series<\/strong><br data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2918\" \/>Six stamps featuring royal-style palace lanterns with luxurious designs and intricate craftsmanship.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3167\"><p data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3167\"><strong data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3054\">1985 Flower Lantern Series<\/strong><br data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3057\" \/>Four stamps showing classic lantern forms: lotus, dragon and phoenix, flower baskets, and goldfish lanterns.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3337\"><p data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3337\"><strong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3199\">2006 Folk Lantern Series<\/strong><br data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3202\" \/>Five stamps highlighting regional lantern styles from Shaanxi, Beijing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jiangsu-travel-guide\/\">Jiangsu<\/a>, Zhejiang, and Guangdong, rich in local folk culture.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"206\">The Impact and Global Influence of the Lantern Festival<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"227\">Economic Impact<\/h3><p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"304\">The Lantern Festival brings a huge boost to the holiday economy every year:<\/p><ul data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"1119\"><li data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"575\"><p data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"575\"><strong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"334\">Festival Shopping Boom<\/strong><br data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\" \/>Sales of <strong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"360\">Yuanxiao<\/strong>, lanterns, decorations, and event tickets surge during the festival. Businesses launch special discounts, free rice ball giveaways, and limited-time holiday menus, attracting large crowds to stores and restaurants.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"844\"><p data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"844\"><strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"600\">Nighttime Economy<\/strong><br data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"603\" \/>Large-scale lantern shows, fireworks, and cultural performances, such as the Forbidden City&#8217;s famous <em data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"737\">&#8220;Lantern Night at the Palace&#8221;<\/em>, draw massive crowds into cities at night. These events stimulate nighttime dining, shopping, and tourism.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1119\"><p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1119\"><strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"875\">Cultural Tourism Growth<\/strong><br data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\" \/>Cities creatively blend traditional culture with modern technology, turning the Lantern Festival into multimedia experiences. Integrating folk arts, entertainment, and interactive shows brings new vitality to the cultural tourism industry.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1146\">Cultural Significance<\/h3><p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1390\">The Lantern Festival embodies Chinese values of <strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1226\">reunion, harmony, and hope<\/strong>. The round shape of the full moon and sweet rice balls symbolize family togetherness. The word <em data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1330\">&#8220;Yuan&#8221;<\/em> (round) reflects spiritual completeness and national pride.<\/p><p data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1638\">Throughout history, the festival has inspired countless poems, paintings, songs, and crafts, becoming a cherished part of China\u2019s rich cultural heritage. In 2006, <strong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1570\">lantern art<\/strong> was officially recognized as national intangible cultural heritage.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1658\">Social Meaning<\/h3><p data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"2021\">The Lantern Festival isn\u2019t just a day; it marks the final climax of the entire Spring Festival season. From family reunions to public gatherings, it connects people across communities. Traditionally, as families expanded their New Year visits, the Lantern Festival became a time for everyone\u2014young and old, friends and strangers\u2014to gather in shared celebration.<\/p><p data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2178\">It also reflects ancient hopes for agricultural abundance, with rituals praying for good harvests, family prosperity, and peace throughout the coming year.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2210\">International Celebrations<\/h3><p data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2367\">As Chinese communities spread worldwide, so has the Lantern Festival. Each region adds its own cultural flavor while preserving the festival&#8217;s core spirit:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"3475\"><li data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2549\"><p data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2549\"><strong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2384\">Singapore<\/strong><br data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2387\" \/>Lantern displays fill the streets, and activities include martial arts, lion dances, and &#8220;street-walking parades.&#8221; Locals even create colorful rainbow Yuanxiao.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2770\"><p data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2770\"><strong data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2565\">Malaysia<\/strong><br data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2568\" \/>Singles take part in the charming tradition of <strong data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2648\">&#8220;Banana and Orange Tossing&#8221;<\/strong>: men throw bananas and women toss oranges into rivers with their phone numbers attached, hoping to meet a future partner.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"3005\"><p data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"3005\"><strong data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2789\">South Korea<\/strong><br data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2792\" \/>Known as <em data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2823\">Jeongwol Daeboreum<\/em>, people eat multi-grain rice, nuts for strong teeth, and drink &#8220;ear-clearing wine&#8221; for good fortune. Bonfires called &#8220;Moon Houses&#8221; are lit as villagers sing and dance for blessings.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3214\"><p data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3214\"><strong data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3024\">North Korea<\/strong><br data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3027\" \/>People prepare special five-grain rice and &#8220;nine-vegetable stew&#8221; symbolizing health, wealth, and longevity. Young men and women hope to spot the first full moon for a year of good luck.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3475\"><p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3475\"><strong data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3235\">United States<\/strong><br data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3238\" \/>In cities like <strong data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3272\">San Francisco<\/strong>, grand parades feature Chinese dragon and lion dances, martial arts, floats, and fireworks. San Francisco\u2019s parade is the largest nighttime parade outside of Asia and one of the world\u2019s top ten parades.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"191\">CCTV Lantern Festival Gala<\/h2><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 57px; top: 1243.05px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85bdd35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"85bdd35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CCTV-Lantern-Festival-Gala.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-24711\" alt=\"CCTV Lantern Festival Gala\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CCTV-Lantern-Festival-Gala.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CCTV-Lantern-Festival-Gala-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CCTV-Lantern-Festival-Gala-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CCTV-Lantern-Festival-Gala-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CCTV-Lantern-Festival-Gala-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CCTV-Lantern-Festival-Gala-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CCTV-Lantern-Festival-Gala-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5cf850 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5cf850\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"480\">One of the most iconic modern celebrations of the Lantern Festival is the <strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"297\">CCTV Lantern Festival Gala<\/strong>, often called the &#8220;sister show&#8221; to China\u2019s famous Spring Festival Gala. It has become the second most-watched holiday broadcast in China, only behind the Spring Festival Gala itself.<\/p><p data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"669\">Continuing the joyful spirit of Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival Gala features a variety of performances, blending tradition with modern entertainment. Each year, the show includes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"838\"><li data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"720\"><p data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"720\"><strong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"718\">Folk performances and cultural traditions<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"753\"><p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"753\"><strong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"751\">Popular songs and dances<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"805\"><p data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"805\"><strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"803\">Comedy sketches and cross-talk (Xiangsheng)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"838\"><p data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"838\"><strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"838\">Acrobatics and magic shows<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1077\">The lively program captures the essence of the Lantern Festival, offering audiences both at home and abroad a festive, colorful, and culturally rich evening filled with warmth, laughter, and the vibrant energy of Chinese folk traditions.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"1077\">FAQs About the Lantern Festival<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b53b4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"0b53b4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1180\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1180\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the origin of the Lantern Festival? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1180\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8b858 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a8b858\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70cf6ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70cf6ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Lantern Festival dates back over 2,000 years to the Han dynasty. It is traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the first full moon of the lunar year. The festival symbolizes the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations and is associated with promoting reconciliation, peace, and forgiveness.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1181\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1181\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are common traditions during the Lantern Festival? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1181\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-364562d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"364562d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c6c641 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c6c641\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCommon traditions include lighting and displaying lanterns, solving riddles written on lanterns (known as &#8220;guessing lantern riddles&#8221;), lion and dragon dances, and eating glutinous rice balls called yuanxiao or tangyuan, which symbolize family unity and happiness.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1182\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1182\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How is the Lantern Festival celebrated in different regions? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1182\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62efaa3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"62efaa3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff9da9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff9da9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhile the core traditions remain consistent, regional variations exist. For example, in northern China, people often eat yuanxiao, while in southern China, tangyuan is more common. In Taiwan, the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival involves releasing lanterns into the sky with written wishes.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1183\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1183\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are there any health considerations when eating tangyuan or yuanxiao? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1183\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b19adc5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b19adc5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac0d1dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac0d1dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. These glutinous rice balls are high in sugar and fat, so it&#8217;s advisable to consume them in moderation, especially for the elderly, children, or those with digestive issues. Eating them while they&#8217;re warm can aid digestion.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1184\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1184\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is the Lantern Festival celebrated outside of China? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1184\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3abde2d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3abde2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-195c9a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"195c9a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAbsolutely. The Lantern Festival is celebrated in various countries with significant Chinese communities, such as Singapore, Malaysia, and the United States. In these places, festivities often include lantern displays, cultural performances, and traditional foods, reflecting both local and Chinese customs.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the origin of the Lantern Festival?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Lantern Festival dates back over 2,000 years to the Han dynasty. It is traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the first full moon of the lunar year. 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class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnthony\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tI\u2019m Anthony, the founder and editor of The China Journey.\r\nI create practical, experience-based guides covering travel, food, and culture across China, with a focus on helping international travelers make clear planning decisions.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98825d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"98825d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7747397 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7747397\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/qin-shi-huang\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Statue-of-Qin-Shi-Huang-the-First-Emperor-of-China-at-Qinhuangdaos-Emperor-Seeking-Immortality-Scenic-Area-symbolizing-his-quest-for-unity-and-eternal-life-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-32376\" alt=\"Statue of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China, at Qinhuangdao\u2019s \u201cEmperor Seeking Immortality\u201d Scenic Area, symbolizing his quest for unity and eternal life\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Statue-of-Qin-Shi-Huang-the-First-Emperor-of-China-at-Qinhuangdaos-Emperor-Seeking-Immortality-Scenic-Area-symbolizing-his-quest-for-unity-and-eternal-life-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Statue-of-Qin-Shi-Huang-the-First-Emperor-of-China-at-Qinhuangdaos-Emperor-Seeking-Immortality-Scenic-Area-symbolizing-his-quest-for-unity-and-eternal-life-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Statue-of-Qin-Shi-Huang-the-First-Emperor-of-China-at-Qinhuangdaos-Emperor-Seeking-Immortality-Scenic-Area-symbolizing-his-quest-for-unity-and-eternal-life-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Statue-of-Qin-Shi-Huang-the-First-Emperor-of-China-at-Qinhuangdaos-Emperor-Seeking-Immortality-Scenic-Area-symbolizing-his-quest-for-unity-and-eternal-life-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Statue-of-Qin-Shi-Huang-the-First-Emperor-of-China-at-Qinhuangdaos-Emperor-Seeking-Immortality-Scenic-Area-symbolizing-his-quest-for-unity-and-eternal-life-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Statue-of-Qin-Shi-Huang-the-First-Emperor-of-China-at-Qinhuangdaos-Emperor-Seeking-Immortality-Scenic-Area-symbolizing-his-quest-for-unity-and-eternal-life.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">History<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/qin-shi-huang\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tQin\u202fShi\u202fHuang\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Qin\u202fShi\u202fHuang (259\u2011210\u202fBCE) unified China in 221\u202fBCE, created the emperor title, standardized script &#038; measures, built the Great Wall and left both awe\u2011inspiring legacies and harsh rule.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-34109 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-ice-snow-festival tag-news tag-news-of-harbin-ice-snow-festival\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/harbin-ice-world-main-tower-completed-tickets-on-sale\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Construction-photo-of-the-27th-Harbin-Ice-and-Snow-World-main-tower-showing-scaffolding-and-red-lighting-during-nighttime-ice-building-work-1024x767.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34111\" alt=\"Construction photo of the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World main tower, showing scaffolding and red lighting during nighttime ice building work\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Construction-photo-of-the-27th-Harbin-Ice-and-Snow-World-main-tower-showing-scaffolding-and-red-lighting-during-nighttime-ice-building-work-1024x767.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Construction-photo-of-the-27th-Harbin-Ice-and-Snow-World-main-tower-showing-scaffolding-and-red-lighting-during-nighttime-ice-building-work-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Construction-photo-of-the-27th-Harbin-Ice-and-Snow-World-main-tower-showing-scaffolding-and-red-lighting-during-nighttime-ice-building-work-768x575.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Construction-photo-of-the-27th-Harbin-Ice-and-Snow-World-main-tower-showing-scaffolding-and-red-lighting-during-nighttime-ice-building-work-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Construction-photo-of-the-27th-Harbin-Ice-and-Snow-World-main-tower-showing-scaffolding-and-red-lighting-during-nighttime-ice-building-work-150x112.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Construction-photo-of-the-27th-Harbin-Ice-and-Snow-World-main-tower-showing-scaffolding-and-red-lighting-during-nighttime-ice-building-work.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">News<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/harbin-ice-world-main-tower-completed-tickets-on-sale\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHarbin Ice World Main Tower Completed, Tickets On Sale\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Harbin Ice and Snow World\u2019s main tower is now topped out. Tickets for visits starting Dec 24, 2025, go on sale from December 11.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-16213 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-goat tag-water tag-wuxing tag-wuxing-zodiac tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/water-goat\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Water-Goat-1943-and-2003-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34188\" alt=\"Year of Water Goat 1943 and 2003 Personality Fate Forecast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Water-Goat-1943-and-2003-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Water-Goat-1943-and-2003-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Water-Goat-1943-and-2003-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Water-Goat-1943-and-2003-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Water-Goat-1943-and-2003-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Water-Goat-1943-and-2003-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/water-goat\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWater Goat\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Water Goat corresponds to the years 1907, 1967 (Nayin &#8220;Tian He Shui&#8221;). In the Five Elements system, &#8220;Water&#8221; symbolizes wisdom, adaptability, and fluidity, while &#8220;Goat&#8221; represents gentleness, kindness, and responsibility.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-8620 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-province tag-province tag-province-basic-info tag-shandong\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/shandong\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Night-view-of-Jinan-cityscape-with-illuminated-Daming-Lake-and-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-background-e1773237451555-1024x741.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8541\" alt=\"Night view of Jinan cityscape with illuminated Daming Lake and modern skyscrapers in the background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Night-view-of-Jinan-cityscape-with-illuminated-Daming-Lake-and-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-background-e1773237451555-1024x741.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Night-view-of-Jinan-cityscape-with-illuminated-Daming-Lake-and-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-background-e1773237451555-500x362.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Night-view-of-Jinan-cityscape-with-illuminated-Daming-Lake-and-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-background-e1773237451555-300x217.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Night-view-of-Jinan-cityscape-with-illuminated-Daming-Lake-and-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-background-e1773237451555-768x556.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Night-view-of-Jinan-cityscape-with-illuminated-Daming-Lake-and-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-background-e1773237451555-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Night-view-of-Jinan-cityscape-with-illuminated-Daming-Lake-and-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-background-e1773237451555-150x109.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Night-view-of-Jinan-cityscape-with-illuminated-Daming-Lake-and-modern-skyscrapers-in-the-background-e1773237451555.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Province<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/shandong\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tShandong, Land of Qi and Lu, Hometown of Confucius\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Explore Shandong, the Land of Qi and Lu, known as the Hometown of Confucius and Mencius, offering stunning coastal views, rich culture, and delicious cuisine.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-31344 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-city-travel-guide tag-dunhuang tag-dunhuang-travel-guide tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/dunhuang-travel-guide\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dunhuang-Travel-Guide-cover-showing-Mogao-Caves-desert-dunes-Crescent-Lake-and-Silk-Road-highlights-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42199\" alt=\"Dunhuang Travel Guide cover showing Mogao Caves desert dunes Crescent Lake and Silk Road highlights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dunhuang-Travel-Guide-cover-showing-Mogao-Caves-desert-dunes-Crescent-Lake-and-Silk-Road-highlights-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dunhuang-Travel-Guide-cover-showing-Mogao-Caves-desert-dunes-Crescent-Lake-and-Silk-Road-highlights-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Dunhuang-Travel-Guide-cover-showing-Mogao-Caves-desert-dunes-Crescent-Lake-and-Silk-Road-highlights-300x225.webp 300w, 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