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The Lantern Festival falls on the first full moon of the new lunar year. The Festival, with 1 history of over 2,000 years, 2 (date) back to the Han Dynasty. The festival originates from an Act, released by Emperor Wendi of the Western Han Dynasty, 3 (honor) deities (神明) and ancestors with lantern displays.
A large quantity of customs and traditions are associated with the Lantern Festival, one of 4 is the lighting of Lanterns that 5 (display) in different shapes and sizes. In many northern parts of China, grand lantern displays featuring diverse sizes and themes, create an attractive scene, 6 , in the south, the tradition of floating lanterns offers a beautiful gesture of releasing the past to embrace the future. More than just a visual feast, the lanterns are part of China’s intangible cultural heritage, representing hope and renewal as they light up the 7 (dark) to welcome the new year.
8 important tradition is the solving of lantern riddles. Lantern owners write riddles on pieces of paper and attach them to their lanterns while festival-goers of all ages stroll among the lights, trying to solve these riddles. 9 (basic), successful solvers often receive gifts, adding to the festive atmosphere.
The cultural celebration has successfully extended beyond traditional foods 10 the way people prepare for the festival.
