Methods and steps of making lanterns

The manufacturing method of the lantern comprises the following steps:

Prepare tool materials: colored paper, scissors and double-sided tape.

1. First, prepare a piece of colored paper and fold it.

2, then divide it into two halves and take the larger half.

3. Fold both sides in half and cut them open with scissors.

4. Stick them together with double-sided tape, so that the lamp body is finished.

5. Finally, prepare two pieces and stick them on the lanterns.

About lanterns

Lantern is an art form of China traditional culture. Generally made of bamboo sticks, colored paper and other materials. With lanterns, torches and cages, it presents colorful effects after lighting. Lanterns are widely used in celebrations, festivals, sacrifices and weddings. In China, lanterns have a history of thousands of years, which is a symbol of people celebrating years and praying for happiness.

The process of making lanterns requires great skill and patience. First, we should choose a suitable bamboo tube or bamboo strip, then design according to the theme of the lantern, draw a composition on the paper, then divide the paper into different sections, and then make it by marking and cutting. The production of lanterns requires not only exquisite craftsmanship, but also creativity and imagination, so lanterns in each region have unique styles and characteristics.

In China's cultural heritage, lanterns are closely related to folk culture through birthday celebrations, concubinage and blessing, and play an important role. For example, Lantern Festival, Cold Food Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and other important festivals have a large number of lantern exhibitions and production activities. In modern society, with the progress of science and technology and the diversification of cultural and artistic fields, lanterns are constantly innovating and upgrading, becoming more dazzling and becoming people's favorite works of art, tourist attractions and souvenirs.

First of all, the production of lanterns is inseparable from traditional culture and represents the intangible cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. Lantern originated from ancient sacrificial activities, and later developed into a unique folk art form, becoming an indispensable part of festivals, wedding banquets and various celebrations. Therefore, making lanterns is an important manifestation of China traditional culture, which has been passed down to this day.

Secondly, lanterns also have beautiful symbolic significance. Lanterns are usually designed with flowers, birds, animals and other natural elements as the theme, and their shapes and patterns all imply auspiciousness, health, happiness, reunion and equality. For example, the design of lanterns such as "Fish Leaping at the Dragon Gate" and "Queqiao Fairy" represents people's desire for success and a happy marriage. Lanterns such as "hanging lanterns high" and "full moon" symbolize reunion and happiness.

Finally, making lanterns is also instructive. The production of lanterns requires exquisite craftsmanship and patience, which can cultivate people's creativity and cooperation spirit and enhance their understanding and experience of aesthetic ability and cultural quality of beauty. To sum up, the making of lanterns is not only an important embodiment of China traditional culture, but also has profound cultural connotation and symbolic significance, and has educational and entertainment functions.