Chinese Lanterns History
Chinese lanterns are also collectively referred to as lanterns. It originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 1800 years ago. Every year around the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, people hang red lanterns that symbolize reunion to create a festive atmosphere.
Later, the lantern became a symbol of Chinese celebration. Through the inheritance and development of lanterns artists in the past dynasties, a variety of varieties and superb craftsmanship have been formed.
In terms of types, there are palace lanterns, gauze lanterns, chandeliers and so on.
In terms of appearance, there are figures, landscapes, flowers and birds, dragons and phoenixes, fish and insects, etc. In addition, there are also revolving lanterns for people to enjoy.
Chinese lanterns are made of painting art, paper-cutting, paper binding, piercing and other techniques, using bamboo, wood, rattan, wheat straw, animal horns, metal, silk silk and other materials produced in various regions. Among the lanterns made in ancient China, palace lanterns and gauze lanterns are the most famous.
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