Lantern Festival

Lantern Festival

China Focus: Chinese people celebrate Lantern Festival with joy

A seven-day temple fair opened in south China's city of Guangzhou on Saturday, celebrating the Lantern Festival and presenting a rich array of folk culture and traditional customs. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, which marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

This festival is a time for families to come together, light lanterns, and enjoy traditional performances. It is a symbol of reunion and hope for a better future. People also eat yuanxiao, a glutinous rice ball stuffed with different fillings, to mark the occasion.