Chinese Lanterns 年味--灯笼

in #culture7 years ago

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During the Spring Festival,the best view in the street is enjoyment of lanterns, which is a traditional custom. And it has been developed as a social and cultural phenomenon. There are many beautiful lanterns hanging on both sides of the street. Seen from a distance,they looked like stars shining in the sky at night, and increased some warm for the holiday.

过年期间走在大街上最好看的风景就是赏灯了。宽阔的马路两旁张灯结彩,挂着一排排五彩缤纷的灯。远远望去,就像天空中的繁星,照耀着大地,给节日里增添了许多温暖。两边高高挂起的红灯笼,更是把节日烘托得红红火火。

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Chinese lanterns have a long history, as early as 1800 years ago in the Western Han Dynasty. Every year, during the Spring Festival , there are many activities of watching lanterns. And the big round lanterns we usually see symbolize a festive holiday atmosphere. The streets and small alleys, no matter the noisy city or the quiet country, are full of their beautiful shapes.

中国挂灯笼是有着悠久的历史的,早在1800多年前的西汉时期就有了。每年春节到正月十五元宵节这段时间里,都有很多赏花灯的活动。而我们平时见的大圆灯笼又象征着节日里团团圆圆的喜庆气氛。大街小巷,无论喧闹的城市还是寂静的乡村,都有它们美丽的身影。

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When I was a child, every Spring Festial, my father used to hang big red lanterns in front of our house, which not only lighted but also express the atmosphere of celebrating the Spring Festival. I still remember that he made some octagonal lanterns for us, and they were so beautiful, outside was hollowed-out wood,inside was paper,added in candle, I could enjoy it with my friends at night. however, it was weak and was blown out by the wind easily.

Now to be safe, people put electronic lamp instead of candle in the lantern. And the craftsmanship is more and more exquisite. The color is not limited to the red, but also are colorful. These beautiful lanterns attract countless people to come to watch. In the spring, we were very impressed by them and have a good memory.

小时候每逢春节,爸爸也总会在老家屋檐下挂上大红灯笼,不仅仅用于照明,更多的是表现一种过年的气氛。印象中,爸爸还给我们做过八角灯笼,外面是镂空的木框,里面贴了厚厚的纸板,装上蜡烛,到了晚上,就可以提着它和小伙伴们在外面玩了。只是这种纸做的灯笼,很容易坏,也容易被风吹灭。

现在更多为了安全起见,里面装的都是led 那种小灯了。而且制作工艺也越来越精致,颜色也不仅仅局限于红色,还有这些色彩艳丽,造型优美的灯笼,吸引了无数人前来观看,在春天来临之际,给我们留下了美好的回忆。

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Very cool looking!

我家附近的商场让大家在灯笼上写一些新年愿望之类的,再挂起来。有点放天灯的意思

确实是很有趣的活动,这种大家都愿意参加。

小时候最喜欢的就是元宵节出去看灯会,然后自己也拿着一个小灯笼,特别热闹喜庆

是啊,那时候感觉好新鲜,我也去过,就是现场人特多哈。

记得有一年去丽江。看到河面上飘着五彩灯笼。特别美。upvote

嗯,河面上飘着的一想就很美。尤其丽江古城那种地方更显美好的意境。

童年的回忆如此美丽而令人惊叹。谢谢 @helene

是啊,有些事会一直深深的印在你的心底。

@helene 好好看看。那里地方?

阳朔和琅玡台。

Wow,the pictures are nice with colorful lanterns.i do see the lanterns in Chinese movies a lot but I thought it was meant for street lights.now I know it is for memorable celebrations. I guess you enjoyed your time.

Hey there. Yeah I liked that too. They're very nice and wonderful. They orne all streets and places. Really, Chinese culture is very rich !!

Learnt something new today , thank you for sharing,
followed you and looking forward to more posts like this. You are awesome.

If you light a lantern for another, it will also brighten your own way

nice photography :)