The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the Lantern Festival. On this day, people visit temple fairs, enjoy lanterns, and guess lantern riddles. There is a lively, beautiful, and festive atmosphere everywhere.

In ancient China, the Lantern Festival also provided opportunities for young men and women to meet each other. When the lights flowed, lovers were born with love.

Let us recite together and appreciate the romance hidden in the poems and songs.

(Niuye Studio)

  Chinese Lantern Festival, or Yuan Xiao Jie, falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. On this evening families gather to eat glutinous rice balls, known as yuanxiao or tangyuan and enjoy night views of colorful and brightly lit lanterns. But that's not all you need to know about the festival.

Responsible editor: [Liu Xian]