Embracing Tradition and Innovation: Celebrating the Lantern Festival Around the World

The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marks the culmination of the Spring Festival and the first night of the lunar new year when a full moon graces the sky. Throughout history, lantern viewing has been a cherished folk custom during this festival, adorning streets and alleys with colorful lights as families gather to revel in the festive spirit of the Spring Festival. Delightful delicacies and jubilant celebrations abound, extending well wishes for the future.

In Linghu town, Huzhou city, East China’s Zhejiang Province, the Lantern Folk Culture Festival captivates attendees with traditional handicraft lantern exhibitions, riddle guessing, and firework displays, creating an enchanting atmosphere steeped in tradition. The region is renowned for its lantern craftsmanship, often intertwined with the fun of riddle solving. Shopfronts adorn riddles for patrons to decipher, with prizes adding to the local charm.

Zhengzhou in Central China’s Henan Province dazzles visitors with three consecutive days of drone shows, showcasing diverse themes that celebrate China’s rich culture and the Year of the Dragon.

In Beijing, ahead of the Lantern Festival, traditional stores witness long queues as patrons flock to purchase tangyuan, also known as yuanxiao, symbolizing familial togetherness. Daoxiangcun, a renowned dim-sum chain, tantalizes taste buds with a dozen flavors of this treat, including black sesame, osmanthus hawthorn, and custard, catering to diverse palates. Special low-sugar options are also available, along with unique creations like durian-filled tangyuan, which quickly sell out due to high demand.

In Beijing, ahead of the Lantern Festival, traditional stores witness long queues as patrons flock to purchase tangyuan, also known as yuanxiao, symbolizing familial togetherness. Daoxiangcun, a renowned dim-sum chain, tantalizes taste buds with a dozen flavors of this treat, including black sesame, osmanthus hawthorn, and custard, catering to diverse palates. Special low-sugar options are also available, along with unique creations like durian-filled tangyuan, which quickly sell out due to high demand.