Yuan Xiao Jie

Yuan Xiao Jie, also known as the Lantern Festival, marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Celebrated on the 15th day of the lunar new year, it features colorful lantern displays, space for families and communities to gather, and traditional activities like solving lantern riddles and eating sweet glutinous rice balls called tangyuan. Historically, the festival symbolizes unity, hope, and the ushering in of good fortune for the year ahead. It combines cultural artistry, social bonding, and festive entertainment, serving as a joyful conclusion to the Lunar New Year festivities.