Lantern Festival: A vibrant finale to the Spring Festival

The Chinese Lunar New Year which is usually celebrated during the latter part of January up until mid February is the most significant festival of the Chinese calendar. This vibrant and exciting festival which is also known as the Spring Festival takes place for 15 days. The end of the festival happens in grand style with the enchanting Lantern Festival. It is held spectacularly in the evening of the final day of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations.

The fascinating Lantern Festival according to long lived Chinese tradition is held under a breathtaking full moon and therefore it is also popular as the Feast of the First Full Moon’. This magical fun filled event is one of Beijing’s most loved, visited and sought after festivals.

Beijing’s Lantern Festival is an age old celebration held since ancient times and it is considered a festival that brings the sun’s warmth and light following the chilly winter season. Locals bring praise and worship to God during this festival in order to be blessed with rain for better cultivation in spring.

As the name implies, this intriguingly unique festival is abundant with colorful lanterns made of paper. The lanterns at the festival are both for display purposes and for sale. Visitors will find lanterns of different shapes and sizes from square, cubical, oblong, round, quadruped to animal shaped lanterns. Visitors will also come across special lanterns crafted dexterously according to different human shapes symbolizing gods and goddesses. Most of these lanterns come in colours like yellow, blue and red signifying festivity and happiness. There are also an impressive and expensive collection of lanterns that reveal stories from history. These lanterns are usually covered in white silk or gauze.

Apart from the captivating collection of lanterns, the lantern festival in Beijing holds a special place for delectable feasting, decorating homes and prayer. Dance also takes a vital place in this vibrant local festival. Dance forms such as the lion dance and the dragon dance are immensely popular during the festival.

Travelers from all across the world who visit wuhan in order to enjoy and explore the extraordinary Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations wouldn’t want to miss out on the Lantern Festival. The best way to discover the beauty of this exceptional fiesta is to stay at a hotel in wuhan.

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