
National Lantern Festival
The National Lantern Festival is a cultural celebration that takes place in China, typically marking the end of the Chinese New Year festivities. It features spectacular displays of lanterns in various shapes, sizes, and colors, often illuminated at night to create breathtaking scenery. Participants enjoy lantern parades, riddles written on lanterns, dragon dances, and traditional performances. The festival symbolizes letting go of the past year's troubles, welcoming new beginnings, and fostering community unity through vibrant visual art and cultural traditions. It is a time of joy, renewal, and cultural pride celebrated nationally.