2 Mar
Across the China
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Celebrated on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month, the Lantern Festival traditionally marks the end of the Chinese New Year Spring Festival period. It celebrates family reunions and society and features ancient spiritual traditions. Some also call this the “true” Chinese Valentine’s Day. In general, they are often red and they symbolize good fortune, joy, and vitality. The many activities include moon gazing, lighting lanterns, riddles, lion dances, colourful processions and eating rice balls.
Although it all started with glass, silk, and paper, modern Chinese lanterns have magically turned into works of art of all colours and shapes. Still, the most common is the typical red balloon which is found everywhere during the main Chinese celebrations and symbolizes Chinese culture all around the world.
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Chinese Lantern Festival
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