beautiful Chinese lantern and Tuányuán
I love watching Chinese lanterns ( lampion in Indonesian ) , I love the cute shape it has, the beautiful designs and striking colors, are things that make Chinese lantern be so attractive. But actually Chinese Lantern has so much more in details, and so much deep meaning behind. In an article I read, Chinese lantern is a symbol of hope of a better life, happiness and success.
According to traditional Chinese culture, the color red brings good luck and drives away evil spirits and red paper lanterns often decorate celebratory events. Or it will be like ‘light by the end of tunnel’. The lantern represents their memory toward their family, and their dear ones who’ve been far away from home.
Chinese lantern shows ( Deng Jie/pesta lampion in Indonesian) is the climax of Chinese new year, which counts on the 15th days of the month.
On the day 13th and 14th, the Chinese will have been making all the possible customs and preparation for the lantern party. The motives applied on the lanterns are commonly like shio ( symbolic painting of animals), plants, fable creatures of some classic romance, legends and myth. Some martial art acts can also be the choice.
In lantern party, the Chinese is taking Tangyuan for dining. Tangyuan is made of glutinous rice with sweet taste in it. In Chinese language, pronounciation ‘Tang Yuan’ is almost the same with “Tuan Yuan” (tuányuán/family gathering)”. The Chinese believe that a family can live in unity, if the whole family dine Tang Yuan.
After the lantern party is over, everybody gets back to their daily routine, and Chinese people will have been expecting for the next New Year
xin nien quai le…
hehehe
telat niy
baru nyadar klo blog ini ganti baju…hmmm nice works dear
wah ternyata suka sama lampion juga ya jeng…
selamat tahun baru china jeng
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