The Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival began in the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. Chinese Emperor Wen ordered the first full-moon night of the year (lunar January 15th) as the Lantern Festival. During Han Emperor Wu period, "Taiyi God" sacrificial activities are scheduled on Lunar January 15th. Since the Sima Qian created the "Taichu calendar", the Lantern Festival has been identified as a major festival.
The main traditional custom of the Lantern Festival is Lanterns will, fireworks, guess riddles, eat sweet dumplings and other.
The Lantern Festival is also a romantic festival in traditional Chinese festivals. Lantern Festival offers an opportunity for unwed men and women to meet each other in the traditional feudal society. Young girls are not allowed to go out for free, but can spend time together in festival. Lantern Festival is just a gift of opportunities, unmarried men and women can also find their own person.
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