Yuanxiao Festival: an important traditional festival of the Chinese nation
Yuanxiao Festival: full moon, reunion, brilliant lights
Yuanxiao Festival， also known as "Shangyuan Festival", is one of the traditional Chinese festivals. Every year on the 15th day of the first lunar month, various celebration activities are held throughout the country to pray for a safe and smooth new year. The Yuanxiao Festival has a long history, which can be traced back to the Han Dynasty in China. On this day, people will enjoy the beautiful lanterns, eat rice dumpling, guess riddles, and share the time of reunion and joy.
The most distinctive custom of the Yuanxiao Festival is the flower lantern. Flower lanterns, also known as "colorful lanterns", are one of the traditional Chinese handicrafts. People will make various lanterns on this day, such as palace lanterns, horse lanterns, rabbit lanterns, etc., hanging all over the streets and alleys, creating a scene of brilliant lights. Appreciating flower lanterns is also an important activity, where people stroll in the dazzling lights and feel the warmth and peace.
In addition to the lanterns, Yuanxiao Festival also has the habit of eating rice dumpling. Rice dumpling is a traditional food with glutinous rice as the skin, sesame or peanut as the stuffing. On Yuanxiao Festival, families will sit together and taste the sweet and delicious rice dumpling, which means reunion and beauty. Eating rice dumpling also carries people's love and blessings for their families.
In addition, guessing lantern riddles is also an interesting activity of the Yuanxiao Festival. People will write riddles on lanterns and hang them under the eaves for people to guess. The person who guesses the answer correctly can not only receive small gifts, but also showcase their wisdom and talent. This challenging game allowed people to spend a pleasant night in laughter.
On the Yuanxiao Festival, people will perform traditional performances such as dragon and lion dances. These performances come in various forms, ranging from majestic dragon and lion dances to joyful dry boat performances. These performances not only showcase the charm of Chinese culture, but also add a strong festive atmosphere to the festival.
In general, Yuanxiao Festival is a festival full of joy and warmth. On this special day, people can let go of the busy work and life pressure, reunite with family and friends, and enjoy the joy and warmth brought by traditional festivals. Whether in the north or south, urban or rural areas, people will celebrate this beautiful festival in their own way. Let's look forward to the coming of the next Yuanxiao Festival and feel the unique festival atmosphere and the power of reunion again.