Source: CCTV.com
02-20-2008 09:48
Special Report: 2008 Spring FestivalThis year's Lantern Festival falls on Thursday, and the whole country is decked out in preparation. In Shanghai, 4-thousand families living in the Jinqiao neighborhood have already started celebrations with a flurry of activities.
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| This year's Lantern Festival falls on Thursday, and the whole country is decked out in preparation. |
An essential part of the Festival is to guess riddles written on the numerous lanterns. Those who find solutions to the riddles win a small gift. This tradition began in the Song Dynasty.
The lanterns have also caught the attention of foreign residents.
As the festival marks the advent of Spring, people often spend time outdoors.
It has become a tradition for the families in Jinqiao neighborhood to spend the Lantern Festival together. The activities add to the festive atmosphere and also strengthen ties between local and foreign families.
