- 南yi
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Sure, here are three traditional customs for the Lantern Festival (元宵节):
Eating Tangyuan (汤圆): Tangyuan are glutinous rice balls usually filled with sweet sesame, peanuts, or red bean paste. During the Lantern Festival, families gather together to make and eat Tangyuan, which symbolizes unity and togetherness.
Hanging Lanterns (挂灯笼): People hang colorful lanterns in various shapes and sizes, often depicting the Chinese zodiac animals or other auspicious symbols, to celebrate the Lantern Festival. In some places, lantern riddles are written on the lanterns, and people need to solve the riddles to win prizes.
Lion and Dragon Dance (舞狮舞龙): The Lion and Dragon Dance is a traditional performance during the Lantern Festival, which involves performers in a lion or dragon costume dancing to the beat of drums and cymbals. The dance is believed to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck and fortune to the community.
- 余辉
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Watch fireworks 元宵节习俗:看烟火
Guessing lantern riddles元宵节习俗:猜灯谜
Eating Yuanxiao吃元宵
- 小菜G
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1. Eating Tangyuan: Tangyuan, a round sweet dumpling made of glutinous rice flour, is a traditional food for the Lantern Festival.
2. Watching Lanterns: People hang colorful lanterns in the streets and watch the lanterns in the night.
3. Guessing Riddles: People write riddles on the lanterns and guess the answers.