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Simple course of Lantern Festival

The simple process of Lantern Festival lanterns is as follows:

We need to prepare round glasses or vases, colored cards, rulers, pencils, scissors, double-sided tape and candles. First, according to the height and perimeter of the glass, cut the colored cardboard into corresponding sizes. Then fold the colored cardboard into the width you like.

At the same time, a certain width is left on the top and bottom of the colored cardboard, and it is cut according to the folding line. Then fold it in half at 1/2 of the height of the cardboard. Stick double-sided tape to the top and bottom of the glass. Of course, colored cardboard is also pasted along the top and bottom of the glass. Finally, light a candle and put it in a glass, and you're done.

The origin and types of traditional lanterns in China;

China Lantern, also known as Lantern, is an ancient traditional handicraft of Han nationality. Originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, red lanterns symbolizing reunion are hung around the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month every year to create a festive atmosphere. Later, lanterns became a symbol of happiness for the people of 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.