Pictures of lanterns.

The appearance of lanterns is: paper or silk is used as the outer skin of lanterns, and the skeleton is usually made of bamboo or wood strips, with candles or light bulbs inserted in the middle as lighting tools.

Lantern, also known as lantern. Lantern is a traditional folk handicraft of Han nationality which originated in China. In ancient times, its main function was lighting. Influenced by the culture of China, lanterns are also quite common items in temples in Asian Chinese areas and many countries.

Artistic feature

Modern lantern art has gradually separated from the traditional lantern practice, creating works of art with unique local flavor. It is very difficult to create, the technology involved is more complicated, and the materials used are wider and more vivid. The creation of modern lanterns must integrate professional disciplines such as structure, mechanics, electricity, aesthetics, materials science and creativity, which is the most difficult of all artistic creations.

However, because the Lantern Festival attracts millions of tourists every year, it is one of the most attractive sightseeing activities in Taiwan Province Province and one of the most representative artistic projects in Taiwan Province Province.