Lantern Festival Celebrations & Lantern Making Workshop
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a festive evening of light and culture
The Lantern Festival, also known as Yuanxiao Festival, marks the grand finale of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Traditionally held on the 15th day of the lunar calendar, itโs a time when families gather under the glowing lanterns, share sweet rice dumplings (tฤngyuรกn ๆฑคๅ), and celebrate unity, hope, and good fortune for the year ahead.
๐ฎWhat will you do?
Create your own glass-tinted or traditional paper lantern, a shimmering, hand-held piece inspired by classical Chinese designs. Using a beautiful craft set, youโll assemble and decorate your own glowing lantern to take home, symbolizing brightness, peace, and renewal.
๐ฅ What else is included?
Enjoy traditional Lantern Festival treats, tea, and stories as you craft your own lantern and celebrate. Learn about the origins of the festival and its cultural significance across Asia while connecting with fellow students and friends in a festive, cozy atmosphere.
โจ Why should you join?
- Experience one of Asiaโs most beautiful and symbolic festivals
- Create a glowing lantern to welcome light and luck into your year
- Enjoy treats, culture, and fun with our community
Letโs light up the first full moon of 2026 together! ๐ฎ
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Cultural introduction
The Lantern Festival, known as Yuanxiao Jie (ๅ ๅฎต่) in Chinese, marks the grand finale of the Lunar New Year celebrations. It falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, when the first full moon of the new year rises โ symbolizing reunion, brightness, and hope.
Traditionally, families gather to admire glowing lanterns, solve riddles written on them, and share sweet glutinous rice dumplings (tฤngyuรกn ๆฑคๅ), which represent unity and togetherness. The round shape of both the lanterns and the dumplings reflects the idea of wholeness and harmony in the year ahead.
Lanterns have long been a part of Asian culture, representing the wish for light, guidance, and prosperity. In ancient times, people believed lighting lanterns could bring good fortune and drive away darkness. Over the centuries, they evolved from simple paper lamps to intricate works of art โ glowing symbols of creativity and joy.
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March 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm GMT