Lantern Festival, also known as Yuanxiao Festival, falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month in China. It marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
People celebrate the festival by eating sweet glutinous rice balls, enjoying colorful lanterns, and solving lantern riddles.
The lanterns are usually shaped like animals, flowers, and other figures with a strong cultural significance. The festival also includes dragon and lion dances, fireworks, and performances of traditional Chinese arts. It is a time for family reunions and joyous celebrations.
翻译:
元宵节，又称元宵节，在中国是农历正月十五。这标志着中国新年庆祝活动的结束。