Happy Chinese Lantern Festival
It’s Chinese Lantern Festival!
The Lantern Festival is on the 15th day of January in Chinese Lunar Calendar. It symbolizes the end of Chinese New Year which begins from Jan. 1st in Chinese Lunar Calendar. We usually eat Yuanxiao/Tangyuan (rice dumplings/ sweet dumplings) on Lantern Festival. Surly, watching lanterns and guessing lantern riddles are very important activities.
Last week, I bought some rice dumplings in Chinese grocery. And that was the last bag I found! Indeed, most people think it’s a “must-eat” on this special day, ‘cause it symbolizes reunion for Chinese people (The pronunciation of “Tangyuan” is similar to that of “Tuanyuan” ---- “reunion” in Chinese. Also, “Tangyuan” is round-shaped, which also implies reunion.)
I called my family this morning. Of course, I ate some rice dumplings! Really delicious!
My brother sent me a new photo in which my mom on a swing holds my nephew, Liuliu. He is so cute in modern-typed “traditional Chinese costume”!
Check out the webs for more about Chinese Lantern Festival!
Lantern Festival
http://www.china.org.cn/english/features/Festivals/78320.htm
元宵节
http://www.chinapage.org/festival/lantern.html
Chinese Lanterns Handicraft
http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/alabama/179/clantern.htm
posted by Zhuo(Joel) Li at
8:37 AM
1 Comments:
Hi Zhuo Li!
I really enjoyed reading your posts about Chinese customs and traditions. While living in Japan, I had the opportunity to visit Beijing in 2002. I was overwhelmed by the history and culture of your city. I still can’t believe I stood on the Great Wall, roamed the grounds of the Forbidden City, and walked down the infamous Tiananmen Square. I will never forget this awesome experience. I think virtual field trips to other countries would be beneficial for students to develop a global awareness and understanding of other cultures.
Kim M.:)
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