Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Lantern Festival: A romantic celebration in
China
Originated back in as early as the Western
Han Dynasty (206 BCE-CE 25), the Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese
festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It is
Chinese tradition that people hang lanterns in their house or in the streets.
People walk around to enjoy the festival atmosphere by seeing the beautiful
lanterns and the riddles written on them. In ancient times, it was also a romantic
festival where unmarried young men and women met.
Like any other festival, no celebration ends
without the special dishes to mark the season. Yuanxiao dumplings are a
traditional treat during the New Year season, specifically at the Lantern
Festival. They are sweet glutinous rice balls that are filled with a sweet red
bean paste, sesame paste, or peanut butter. It is believed that the round shape
of the dumplings and the special bowls which there are served are symbols of
family union.
Enjoy seeing the photos of this beautiful traditional
ceremony in China.
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