100 wonderful moments of the Chinese New Year in Nanjing As the last touch of cold in winter subsides, the pace of the Spring Festival is gradually approaching. In Nanjing, a city with a long history, the traditional atmosphere of the Spring Festival is particularly strong. And the most anticipated of them is the lantern festival at the Confucius Temple in the Year of the Dragon.
As soon as you enter the Confucius Temple, you will be greeted by all kinds of lanterns. These lanterns come in a variety of shapes and colors, some are in the shape of a dragon, some are in the shape of a fish, and some are in the shape of a blessing character. Each lantern means auspiciousness, happiness and longevity. When night falls, the streets and alleys of the Confucius Temple are illuminated by these lanterns, as if taking people into a world of light and shadow.
Walking on the bluestone pavement of the Confucius Temple, the laughter of tourists comes to my ears. They stop to admire the lanterns, take pictures, or taste the local food. At this moment, people seem to forget the busyness and stress of life, and only immerse themselves in this festive atmosphere full of New Year's flavor.
In addition to the lanterns, another major attraction of the Confucius Temple is the various traditional performances. Folk performances such as dragon and lion dances, Qinhuai River boat songs, and Nanjing Baiju are staged in turn, allowing tourists to feast their eyes. In particular, the dragon and lion dance performances, with the rhythm of gongs and drums, dragons and lions toss and jump on the stage, as if they are really flying in the clouds, bringing endless surprises and joy to people.
In every corner of the Confucius Temple, you can feel the strong flavor of the New Year. Whether it is the sugar gourd held by the children or the various snacks sold by the vendors, it is all memorable. And those prayer cards that carry people's good wishes are hung with branches and pavilions.
The Qinhuai River at night also has a unique flavor. Take a flat boat, rippling on the river, the lights on both sides of the bank and the stars in the sky reflect each other, like a flowing picture. At this moment, all the worries and sorrows flow away with the river, leaving only good memories and expectations.
The Lantern Festival of Confucius Temple in the Year of the Dragon is not only a visual feast, but also a baptism of the soul. Here, people can get back the long-lost flavor of the year and feel the deep family and friendship. In the interplay of light and shadow, let us welcome a beautiful and peaceful Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon.