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Lantern Festival 2025: Chinese Yuanxiao Guide
December 17, 20246 min read
Celebrate the Lantern Festival with glowing lanterns, tangyuan rice balls, and lion dances marking the end of Chinese New Year.
Lantern Festival: The Grand Finale of Chinese New Year
The Lantern Festival (元宵节 Yuanxiao) falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with spectacular lantern displays.
Lantern Festival 2025
Festival Traditions
Lantern Displays
Cities and towns are decorated with:
Lantern Riddles
Riddles written on lanterns challenge visitors. Solving them brings small prizes and good luck.
Traditional Foods
Tangyuan (汤圆)
Sweet glutinous rice balls symbolizing family unity:
Other Treats
Cultural Performances
Regional Celebrations
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