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Synopsis
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations on the 15th day of the first lunar month with lanterns and tangyuan.
Overview
The Lantern Festival (元宵节, Yuan Xiao Jie) is a Chinese traditional holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It marks the end of the Spring Festival celebrations. Main customs include viewing lanterns, eating tangyuan (sweet rice balls), and guessing lantern riddles.
References
- Baidu Baike: Lantern Festival
- Wikipedia: Lantern Festival
- Chinese Folklore Network
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