Chinese lanterns are more than decorations—they encode wishes, mark status, and illuminate centuries of cultural meaning. Explore the history, types, and craft of these iconic paper lights.
Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival marks the end of Spring Festival and China's oldest surviving carnival tradition, dating back over 1,700 years.
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the Spring Festival's finale. With lantern displays, yuanxiao dumplings, and riddles, it is China's oldest and most luminou
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the Spring Festival's finale. With lantern displays, yuanxiao dumplings, and riddles, it is China's oldest and most luminou
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the Spring Festival's finale. With lantern displays, yuanxiao dumplings, and riddles, it is China's oldest and most luminou
From imperial palaces to village squares, Chinese lanterns have illuminated celebrations, rituals, and daily life for two millennia—becoming the world's most recognizable symbol of Chinese festive cul