The Lantern Festival, also known as Shangyuan Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. In 2025, the Lantern Festival will fall on February 5th.
The Lantern Festival is a time for families and friends to come together and celebrate. People hang lanterns in their homes and temples, and there are often parades and fireworks displays. The festival is also a time to eat traditional Chinese foods, such as yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls) and tangyuan (sweet dumplings).
