On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the lanterns are on, reflecting a festive and peaceful atmosphere. In this festival full of charm, we celebrate together and enjoy the warmth and beauty of the years.
The fifteenth day of the first lunar month has a long history. It is rumored that this day is the birthday of the Emperor Tianguan, so it is also known as the Shangyuan Festival. There is also a Shangyuan Festival in Journey to the West. Since ancient times, various celebrations have been held on this day to pay homage to the gods and good wishes for the New Year.
Ancestor worship is an important tradition on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. On this day, people will respectfully worship their ancestors to express their gratitude and nostalgia for their ancestors. Burning paper, offering flowers, and lighting lamps, each ceremony carries the cherishing of the family bloodline and the respect for the past years. Ancestor worship is not only the memory of ancestors, but also the inheritance and continuation of family feelings.
Tangyuan symbolizes reunion and happiness. The family sits around and tastes the steaming rice balls, and the sweet taste melts in the mouth, as if the hearts of the family are tightly connected. The softness of the glutinous rice and the sweetness of the filling constitute a unique taste experience. In this warm atmosphere, families share each other's laughter and stories, and spend quality time together.
In addition to worshipping ancestors and eating rice balls, there are many wonderful activities on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Enjoying lanterns, guessing lantern riddles, dragon and lion dances, playing dry boats, people laugh and laugh, and immerse themselves in the joy of the festival. The lanterns are like stars, illuminating the night; Lantern riddles test people's wisdom and add a sense of fun and challenge. The dry boat is to push the festive atmosphere to a climax, the swaying posture and the passionate drum beat, all show the heroism and vitality of the Chinese nation.
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the moon is full in the sky and the world is reunited. In this joyous festival, let us celebrate together and welcome the beauty of the new year. May our lives be like the bright lanterns, full of light and color; May our family be like that sweet rice ball, happy reunion and happiness forever. Let us continue to move forward with a vision for the future and write our own magnificent chapter.