The Lantern Festival, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, is one of the traditional Chinese festivals, also known as the Festival of Lights. Here are some of the main customs of the Lantern Festival:
1.Lantern viewing: This is one of the most important traditional activities of the Lantern Festival, with a variety of lanterns hanging in homes and streets, and lantern festivals and lantern displays in some places.
2.Guess the lantern riddles: Riddles are often written on the lanterns, and participants can get small gifts after guessing the riddles correctly, which is a fun activity.
3.Eat Lantern Festival or Tangyuan: Both Lantern Festival and Tangyuan are round foods, symbolizing reunion and completeness. They are usually made from glutinous rice and contain different fillings such as red bean paste, sesame seeds, peanuts, etc.
4.Fireworks: In some areas, the Lantern Festival is one of the traditional events, and the brilliant colors of the fireworks add to the festive atmosphere.
5.Walking around diseases: In some areas, women travel together on the day of the Lantern Festival, known as "walking a hundred diseases", which is meant to pray for health and longevity and eliminate diseases.
6. Dragon lantern and lion dance: These traditional folk art performances are also very popular during the Lantern Festival, which means to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.
These customs reflect the Chinese people's yearning for reunion, happiness and prosperity, and also show the rich and colorful folk culture.