Lantern Festival | What is the Lantern Festival in China & How to Celebrate it?

The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebration. In Chinese, it is 元宵节 (yuán xiāo jié) or 上元节 (shàng yuán jié). In 2023, it falls on Feb. 5.

In this video, let’s dig deep into the history and origin of the Lantern Festival, activities, traditions, food, greeting, and all other parts of this traditional festival you need to know.

00:00 ​ - Introduction: What is the Lantern Festival?
What are the dates of the Lantern Festival in 2023?
00:24​ - What is the History & Story of the Lantern Festival?
02:03 - How to Celebrate it?
Lighting and Watching Lanterns
Guessing Lantern Riddles
Eating Tang Yuan (Tang Yuan VS Yuan Xiao)
Watching Dragon and Lion Dances (Folk Shows)
Greeting (How to Say Happy Lantern Festival in Chinese? )
03:26 - Is the Lantern Festival the real Chinese Valentine's Day？