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2023.中國農曆元宵節自20230204-05.,各行各業有舉行,全國各地區張燈結綵,舞獅,舞龍,結燈籠,慶祝元宵節,而且春節價期正式結束,又要努力以赴衝刺新年的計劃.

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玉兔吉祥鬧元宵 點燃天燈賀新年 .

春到人間氣象新. 江山一統慶太平

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CHINA’S LANTERN FESTIVAL, AN IMPORTANT CELEBRATION IN THE CHINESE CALENDAR.The lantern festival 元宵节 (Yuánxiāo jié), also known as the "Yuanxiao festival", is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, during the first full moon of the year. This year, the lantern festival will start on February 19th, since Chinese New Year started on February 4-5th. 2023.

This day of great importance has been celebrated since the West Han dynasty (206 BC - 25).

NIGHT FESTIVAL :The lantern festival is essentially a night festival, although during the day you can still enjoy various artistic activities such as the famous lions or dragons dances or even performers walking on stilts.

FORMERLY :Traditionally, children went out at night to temples, carrying paper lanterns and solving riddles written on lanterns. After deciphering the enigma of the lantern, they could find its owner to obtain a reward. This intellectual activity, which is said to originate from the city of Hangzhou, has been practiced since the Song dynasty (960 - 1279).

In ancient times, lanterns were quite simple, and only the emperor and nobles had large or decorated lanterns. Traditional lanterns are red to symbolize good fortune and happiness.

 Today, this festival essentially consists of visiting parks at night, decorated with giant and elaborate luminous lanterns. Modern lanterns often take the form of dragons and other animals, characters from classical literature but also characters from famous Manhua and cartoons. Fireworks can also be seen in many cities.

Admiring and photographing the first full moon of the year is also an essential activity for this night celebrating light.

Each month over the coming year, we’re sharing about holidays celebrated in different countries where you help care for children in need. This month, we’re looking at the Chinese Lantern Festival!

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