Lanterns are a quintessential element during Lantern Festival. A lantern display at Jinshitan Botanical Garden brings a refreshing experience to tourists, adding vitality to the Jinpu New Area.
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The lantern display showed the regional characteristics of Jinpu, including the national intangible cultural heritage project Jinzhou Dragon Dance, the provincial ICH project Jinzhou Lion Dance and the folk dance, to help citizens better understand the 1,000-year-old history and culture of the ancient city of Jinzhou. In addition, there is also a food area in the garden, offering snacks and local specialties.
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The 15th day of the 1st lunar month is Lantern Festival. The 15th day is the first night to see a full moon.
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The customs of Lantern Festival vary throughout the country. They mainly consist of folk activities such as appreciating lanterns, eating glutinous rice balls, guessing lantern riddles, and setting off fireworks. Many places have also added folk performances such as dragon lanterns, lion dance, and playing drums.
