Lantern Festival (China)
LocationChina/Asia
When15th day of Lunar New Year
AttendanceBillions observed
About Lantern Festival (China)
Marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. Lanterns of all shapes and sizes are displayed. Tangyuan (sweet rice balls) are eaten. Riddles are written on lanterns for people to solve. Lion and dragon dances perform throughout the night. The festival dates back over 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty.