What do lanterns mean in Henan dialect?

Lantern is a word in Henan dialect. In rural areas of Henan, lanterns are essential props for walking at night, especially on small roads without street lights. In spoken language, "holding a lantern" also means looking for someone you love. For example, after school, boys often rush to send girls home with lanterns to show their sincerity and courage. Therefore, lanterns often become one of the symbols to express love.

Lantern is not only a practical tool, but also a profound cultural heritage. For example, in the folk customs of Henan Province, lanterns are often associated with traditional festivals. For example, on the Lantern Festival every year, people will light colorful lanterns and put them in front of rivers and temples to pray for peace and happiness. In addition, during the Dragon Boat Festival every year, people will hold a dragon boat race, and after the race, they will hold celebrations such as lion dancing, lighting and eating zongzi, among which lanterns are also one of the indispensable elements.

In modern society, although the development of science and technology makes street lamps everywhere, the symbolic significance of lantern-carrying has not faded. For example, China's movie "Make a scene in Heaven" and the lanterns on the carpet used by the Monkey King symbolize his courage, wisdom, light and many other elements. At the same time, in the streets of many cities, lantern vendors can often be seen. Their handmade lanterns are not only a beautiful art form, but also a new culture of modern cities.