Introduce Lantern Festival,such as origin, customs, food etc

1. Chinese Lantern Festival is one of the most
popular festivals being celebrated in China. This
is also called Yuan Xiao Festival because the 15th
day is the first night to see a full moon.
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2. Taiyi, the God of Heaven
Control the destiny of the
human world
Decided when to inflict drought,
storms, famine or pestilence upon
human beings
Since Qinshihuang time
All subsequent emperors ordered splendid
ceremonies each year
Emperors asked Taiyi of favourable weather and good
health to him and his people
Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty made it as one of
the most important celebrations and would last
throughout the night
Tianguan, the Taoist god
Responsible for good fortune
His birthday falls on the 15th day of the first lunar
month
Tianguan likes all types of
entertainment
The followers prepare various
kinds of activities on his
birthday
People pray for
good fortune
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3. Chinese
Ghost
Festival
(About 563-483 BC)
Halloween
(About 1000-500BC)
Valentine’s Day
(About 200-299 AD)
Chinese
Lantern
Festival
(About 581-618 AD)
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4. Prepare
Yuanxiao
Step 1
Step 2
Make lanterns from
red construction paper
and decorate them
with pictures,
sequence or riddles
Step 3
Attend Chinese Lantern
Festival activities
sponsored by local Chinese
Community. They often
include parades, dances,
acrobatics and food. Also,
many larger cities hold
glowing lantern parades!Step 4
Having lantern festival
party. Provide space for
people to make their own
lanterns. Set off
firecrackers and serve
traditional Chinese food.
Step 5
Play Guess the
Lantern Riddle
Step 6
Matchmaker! Lantern
Festival is also considered
to be Chinese Valentine’s
Day!
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5. The history of Yuan Xiao:
Besides entertainment and beautiful lanterns, another
important part of this festival is eating small dumpling
balls made of glutinous rice flour. It is said that the
custom of eating Yuan Xiao originated during the
Eastern Jin Dynasty in the fourth century, then became
popular during the Tang and Song periods.
Glutinous Rice Balls
Reunion
Peace

6. special celebrations
dragon lantern dance
Stilts-Walking (with
long stilt tied to their
feet )
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7. Sky lantern
Prayer
Beautiful wish
Big Red Lanterns
Good luck and happiness
Festive atmosphere
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