English Script: 🎇 The Origin of the Lantern Festival The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year. Its history dates back over 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty. It was originally a festival to worship the gods, but later became a celebration of reunion and joy. 🏮 Traditions of the Lantern Festival 1️⃣ Watching Lanterns On this day, households hang colorful lanterns, and parks and streets hold lantern fairs. Some lanterns have riddles written on them, and people can solve them for fun. 2️⃣ Eating Tangyuan People eat "tangyuan," which are glutinous rice balls filled with sesame, red bean, or peanut paste. Tangyuan symbolizes reunion, happiness, and completeness. 3️⃣ Fireworks and Sky Lanterns In some places, people set off fireworks or release sky lanterns, wishing for good fortune and peace in the new year. 💡 The Meaning of the Lantern Festival The Lantern Festival symbolizes reunion, hope, and a fresh start. On this day, people celebrate with family and friends, enjoying the warmth and happiness of the festival. Have you ever celebrated the Lantern Festival? Which tradition do you like the most? Let us know in the comments! 🎉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with your friends to learn more about Chinese culture! #learnchinese #ChineseCulture #LanternFestival #ChineseTraditions #Tangyuan #ChineseNewYear #Lanterns #SpringFestival #春节 #元宵节#中国文化 #学中文