Lantern FestivalⅢ

In the evening of 15th day of the first month in Lunar Calendar, people watch lanterns, set off fireworks, guess lantern riddles, eat Tangyuan (also known as Yuanxiao), and attend traditional performances. Lanterns-watching dates from the Eastern Han Dynasty when Emperor Ming was in power. The activity flourished in the Tang Dynasty. There were lanterns everywhere. People in groups poured out to the streets to watch the lanterns. Nowadays, the activity is still prevailing in China. In Beijing, there are lantern shows every year in Lantern Festival.