When talking about the symbol of Chinese culture, lanterns must be one of them.
Hanging Lanterns
The most common type of lanterns is hanging lanterns. in cities and the countryside, you can see hanging lanterns decorating (装饰) street lights, public buildings and shops. Many homes will also hang a few decorative lanterns outside their windows, especially during festival seasons. It's said that lanterns hung during the Chinese New Year can drive away the Nian monster (怪兽)and bring good luck.
Flying Lanterns
On special festival, such as the Mid-autumn Festival, you can see flying lanterns.
They are beautiful to watch and are often set free in larger groups for a more eye-catching effect. For example, they may cause fires.
Floating Lanterns
When people hold some celebrations near rivers or lakes, we can see floating lanterns easily. For example, we often see floating lanterns during the Dragon Boat Festival. Floating Lanterns come in many different shapes. People light floating lanterns and put them in larger groups in order to create a beautiful view on the water.
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A. They are set free into the sky all over China. B. The most common shape is the lotus (莲花) design. C. However, flying lanterns may be dangerous sometimes. D. There are these three kinds of lanterns that are widely used in China. E. These decorative lanterns are usually hung at home and in public places. F. What kind of lanterns do you like best? |
