“The end of the lunar new year brings out hundreds to release paper lanterns with messages of hope and good luck in the coming year. Festivities cap a 15 day celebration of Chinese New Year.” – YT
“The Lantern Festival marks the coming of spring, with the hundreds of lanterns sent up into the sky representing longer daylight hours as well as the light from the full moon.
“In Ancient China, it served as the equivalent of Valentine’s Day in the West. Chinese New Year taboos are also declared over on the festival.
“It has been celebrated since the days of the Han Dynasty around 2,000 years ago, which culminated with the spread of Buddhism across China.”
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