Here are some ancient poems describing the Lantern Festival. Let's feel the beauty of this traditional festival together!
1. Yuan Xi- Wang Anshi
Thousands of trees are blooming and stars are everywhere in the east night.
The BMW carved cars are full of incense, the phoenix flute rings, the jade pot flashes, and the dragons and dragons dance together all night.
2. Yuanxiao-Wen Zhiming
If the spring breeze does not lift the ban on clothing, how can spring be like the Lantern Festival?
Flowers fall easily after rain, and spring water flows eastward.
3. Yuan Zhang
The moon rose to the willow tree, and he met me at dusk.
Come to the moon tonight, and we will miss each other.
4. Yuan Zhang
If life is just like the first sight, why draw a fan in the autumn wind?
It is easy to change, and it is also easy to change.
5. Lantern Festival Night Walk-Bai Juyi
In the middle of the night, the Milky Way is near, and there are many pleasures on earth.
Streets and lanes are full of lights and voices.
6. Lantern Festival-Han Yu
Having a glass of wine at home during the Lantern Festival, * * * said that my aunt was fine.
In the shadow of fifteen lanterns, it seems to be on earth.
The custom of the lantern festival
Besides enjoying lanterns, there are some unique customs in the Lantern Festival.
1. Eat Yuanxiao
Yuanxiao is an indispensable food for the Lantern Festival. Yuanxiao is a small ball made of glutinous rice flour, which contains sesame seeds, red dates and other flavors. The custom of eating Yuanxiao is said to have originated in the Han Dynasty, when glutinous rice was made into balls to commemorate Huo Qubing, the general who fought against Xiongnu, symbolizing reunion and peace.
2. Solve the riddle on the lantern
Solve riddles on the lanterns is also one of the traditional customs of the Lantern Festival. People hang riddles on lanterns, while others have to guess the answers. Solve riddles on the lanterns not only tests people's wisdom, but also makes festivals more interesting.
3. Dragon and lion dances
Dragon and lion dancing is another traditional activity of Lantern Festival. People will dress up as dragons and lions and perform dances in the streets. These performances can not only attract the attention of tourists and citizens, but also add a festive atmosphere.
How to spend a perfect Lantern Festival?
1. Flower viewing lamp
The most important activity of the Lantern Festival is to enjoy the lanterns. You can choose to enjoy lanterns in parks, squares and other places, or you can light lanterns at home and enjoy a romantic evening.
eat yuanxiao
Eating Yuanxiao is an indispensable part of the Lantern Festival. You can make Yuanxiao at home or buy ready-made ones. Anyway, try this traditional food.
Step 3 solve the riddle on the lantern
Solve riddles on the lanterns is one of the traditional activities of the Lantern Festival. You can prepare some riddles at home, or go to parks, squares and other places to participate in solve riddles on the lanterns activities.
4. Dragon and lion dances
Dragon and lion dancing is one of the traditional activities of Lantern Festival. You can go to the streets to watch performances, or you can dress up as a dragon and lion and perform dances with friends.
5. Vacation with family and friends.
Lantern Festival is a reunion festival, which can be spent with family and friends. You can organize a small dinner, get together, or go to see lanterns and solve riddles on lanterns together.