Moon and Lanterns
A beautiful sunny day. I walked by the Ice Lake. Ducks were gliding on the water. Many geese too, were there grazing the grass. The moon was up in the clear blue sky.
Next week is the Lantern Festival, on the 15th day of the New Year. It marks the end of the Spring Festival celebration. Traditionally we eat rice dumplings, and hang a lantern by the door. It is the day to go to temples, burn incenses to get blessings from gods. Children will go outside after dark, each holding a lighted lantern, to see whose is the most beautiful one.
A tent city was set up in front the library building. We went to see what was inside. We found modern lanterns. Not a big site inside but some of the lanterns are quite lovely.
Next week is the Lantern Festival, on the 15th day of the New Year. It marks the end of the Spring Festival celebration. Traditionally we eat rice dumplings, and hang a lantern by the door. It is the day to go to temples, burn incenses to get blessings from gods. Children will go outside after dark, each holding a lighted lantern, to see whose is the most beautiful one.
A tent city was set up in front the library building. We went to see what was inside. We found modern lanterns. Not a big site inside but some of the lanterns are quite lovely.
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