#CHINESE LANTERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL FULL#
Shaped like a round ball, Tang Yuan symbolizes the full moon and people's desires for happiness and family reunions.
Tangyuan (汤圆 tāng yuan), also called Yuan Xiao (元宵 yuán xiāo), is a must-eat food for the Lantern Festival. Lighting lanterns is probably the most widely-known tradition for celebrating the Lantern Festival.Įvery year, lantern carnivals and exhibitions are held in parks and other public places, and lanterns of various colors, patterns, and styles are on display. Though the Lantern Festival is traditionally the last day of the Chinese New Year celebration period, it is an important day and highlight of the new year. 16–Feb.Years Lantern Festival Dates 2023 February 5th (Sunday) 2024 February 24th (Saturday) 2025 February 12th (Wednesday) Top the Lantern Festival Traditions The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival: November 18th, 2022 - January 8th, 2023.Many large lantern displays are held, such as: This is why some say that the Chinese Lantern Festival is the true Chinese "Valentine's Day", rather than Qixi Festival (七夕 'Double Seventh').Ĭhinese Lantern Festival 2023 Events Around the WorldĬhinese Lantern Festival has become increasingly popular in Western countries in recent years. In ancient times, unmarried women were not allowed to go out of the house. The Chinese Lantern Festival provided an opportunity for them to stroll freely, lighting lanterns, playing games, and interacting with men. Is Yuanxiao Jie the Real Chinese Valentine's Day?Ĭhina's Lantern Festival is one of the romantic traditional Chinese festivals. It is believed that the custom of eating tangyuan originated during the Song Dynasty era, and became popular during the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynastic periods. Yuanxiao can be boiled, fried, or steamed, and are customarily served in fermented rice soup, called tianjiu (甜酒 tiánjiǔ /tyen-jyoh/ 'sweet liquor'). It, therefore, symbolizes family reunion, harmony, and happiness. Tangyuan sounds similar to tuanyuan (团圆), which means 'reunion'.Its sweet taste symbolizes a sweet and happy life.Its round shape symbolizes wholeness and completeness.It is a must-eat food at the Chinese Lantern Festival due to its auspicious meaning in every aspect - from its round shape to its sweet taste and fine-sounding pronunciation.
The lanterns' artwork vividly illustrates traditional Chinese imagery and symbols, such as fruits, flowers, birds, animals, people, and buildings. In the Taiwanese Mandarin dialect, the Chinese word for lantern (灯 dēng) is pronounced similarly to (丁 dīng), which means 'to have a new-born baby', so in Taiwan putting up lanterns could even express a wish for couples to have a baby!ĭuring the Lantern Festival, many big lantern fairs are held in China, such as Qinhuai International Lantern Festival in Nanjing and Shanghai Yuyuan Lantern Festival. It is a way for people to pray that they will have smooth futures and to express their best wishes for their families. Lighting lanterns symbolize "illuminating the future". The (traditional) lanterns are almost always red to invoke good fortune. Lanterns are seen everywhere including in houses, shopping malls, parks, and streets. Lighting and appreciating lanterns is the main activity of Yuan Xiao Jie.
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