What is a lantern?

Lantern is an ancient lamp. As early as the eighth century BC, in the Tang Dynasty, the reasons for using lanterns were recorded. According to legend, Ming Taizu made a big lantern shadow in Shangyang Palace during the Lantern Festival in the Tang Dynasty to celebrate the safety of the country and the people, and then tied lanterns to symbolize "the colorful dragons are auspicious, the people are rich and the country is strong" through flashing lights.

Lanterns play an important role in the long history of the Chinese nation, symbolizing the glory of Chinese civilization and the prosperity of the country.

In the research of historians, China's lanterns are the earliest portable lighting tools invented in the world. ? Lanterns have other meanings besides lighting. Every year when the private school (ancient school) starts in the first month, parents will prepare a lantern for their children, which will be lit by the teacher to symbolize the bright future of the students. This is called turning on the light. Later, it evolved into the custom of carrying lanterns on the Lantern Festival. Because the pronunciation is similar to that of Tianding, lanterns are also used to pray for children. In the Japanese occupation era, patriots painted folk stories on lanterns to teach their children and grandchildren to know their own culture, so it has the significance of being passed down from generation to generation.

In modern society, people basically don't need lantern lighting, but the special status of lanterns remains undiminished. Lanterns are still the first choice in festive days such as festivals and wedding celebrations. Nowadays, lanterns have been greatly improved in technology, more decorative in design, and have made great progress in use occasions, such as advertising.

Nowadays, people have a new preference for lanterns. Traditional lanterns are most suitable for people to collect and appreciate. Artists in China and the West have a special liking for traditional lanterns in China. They not only like the shape of traditional lanterns, but also left a deep impression on their exquisite craftsmanship.