Look at Chinese Lanterns
Tap the card to read the Lantern Story.
From Ancient Light to Modern Bright: The Lantern Story
Before the Han Dynasty
Stone lanterns:
heavy, sturdy, and windproof. No matter how hard the wind blows, they just keep shining!
Eastern Han Dynasty
Paper lanterns:
everyone’s favorite! Light and easy to make, they glow in homes everywhere — whispering one sweet word: ‘together.’
Song Dynasty
Running-horse lanterns:
it took over the fairs — spinning stories in light. This was the golden age of lantern art, when craft hit its HIGHEST peak!
Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties
Animal lanterns:
the lucky guests at every party! Weddings, blessings, new babies — they show up with a warm glow and a happy heart.
Morden
Many Lanterns activities
Old crafts + new tricks = lantern magic 2.0! Artists keep trying fresh ideas, even mixing in AI to make lights dance in brand-new ways.
Zhongxin Lanterns of Guangdong
Colorful lanterns, you can often see them at the Lantern Festival.
Dongguan Lanterns of Guangdong
Made of many paper horns, it means family together and good life.
Putian Lanterns of Fujian
Paper Latnterns with bamboo, showing lucky signs, are used in family parties.
Each lantern tells a story. Each lantern festival is like a big party.
Don’t only read about lanterns. Go to the festival with shining lights!