Time flies, two weeks have passed since the Chinese lunar New Year.
Today is the the 15th day of the first month in the lunisolar Chinese calendar, and people celebrate the Lantern Festival.
It sounds like in this period Chinese festivities never end….but, the truth is: from tomorrow, the hardworking Chinese will go back to work modus.
Why do Chinese celebrate Lantern Festival?
This day ends with the first full moon night of the Lunar New Year, which symbolises the arrival of spring.
What activities are organised on Lantern Festival?
Lion dance : probably you once saw it at China town or in a movie
Walk on stilts : Common Program in Chinese festivals
Riddle games : Children’s game
Dragon dance : the most well known Chinese festival event!
Lantern: Children go out at night carrying paper lanterns
Interesting Traditional active: Finding love
Yes! Finding Love!
Young girls and boys go out to watch the lanterns and take the opportunity to get acquainted and meet, so it is also known as "Chinese Valentine's Day" in Southeast Asia.
In Taiwan, Lantern Festival is one of the biggest events of the year.
If you have a chance to travel to Taiwan during the Spring festival, the Taiwan Lantern Festival will be an unforgettable experience.
You could also visit the CHINA LIGHTS in Emmen to expire Lantern arts.
(All Photo’s courtesy of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
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