The origin and making process of lanterns

China Lantern, also known as Lantern, is an ancient traditional handicraft of Han nationality, which originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 265,438+000 years ago. Every year around the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, people hang red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere.

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Lantern is a kind of cage lamp. Its outer layer is mostly made of thin strips or iron wires, covered with transparent things, such as paper or yarn, as well as internal combustion lamps and candles. Used for lighting, decoration or enjoyment. The manufacturing process is: the first step is to make the skeleton, the second step is to make the lamp body, and the third step is to make the light source.

Lantern is a symbol of happiness in China. Through the inheritance and development of lantern artists in past dynasties, colorful varieties and exquisite craftsmanship have been formed.

There are palace lanterns, gauze lanterns, chandeliers and so on. From the modeling point of view, there are figures, landscapes, flowers and birds, dragons and phoenixes, fish and insects, etc. Besides, there are lanterns for people to enjoy.