元宵节的英语介绍及相关习俗

元宵节的英语介绍及相关习俗

Introduction：

Falling on the 15th day of the first lunar month, Lantern

Festival is the first significant feast after Spring Festival,

so called becau the most important activity during the

night of the event is watching various wonderful Chine

lanterns. And becau every houhold eats yuanxiao (a rice

ball stuffed with different fillings) on that day, it is

called Yuan Xiao Festival. For its rich and colorful

activities, it is regarded as the most recreational among all

the Chine festivals and a day for appreciating the bright

full moon, and family reunion.

1911) dynasties, lighting lanterns became a tradition for

Chine people.

Today, when the festival comes, red lanterns can be en

in the street, in each hou, and store. In the parks,

lanterns of various shapes and types attract countless

visitors. Visitors marvel that various lanterns so vividly

demonstrate traditional Chine folklore.

Guessing Lantern Riddles猜灯谜

Lantern Fair held on Xian City WallBeginning from the

like a big lion, one manages the head part and the other, the

rest. Under the guidance of a director, the lions sometimes

jump, leap, and do difficult acts such as walking on stilts.

Becau the acting is always amusing, spectators enjoy it

very much. According to ancient custom, the lion is a symbol

of boldness and strength that can protect people, so by

performing the lion dance, everyone prays for an auspicious

and happy life.

family members sit together to taste yuanxiao and appreciate

the full moon.

Besides the activities, there is Welcoming Zigu (a kind

and poor girl in folklore), in which women make straw and