The Lantern Festival, also called the Shangyuan Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It marks the end of the Spring Festival celebrations. After the Lantern Festival, a new year truly begins for the Chinese people.

As a unique folk art in China, guessing lantern riddles also called breaking or solving lantern riddles. It has been a popular activity on the Lantern Festival since ancient times. People guess lantern riddles while enjoying the beautiful lanterns. It is not only an entertaining activity, but also contains profound cultural meaning.

It is customary to appreciate the beatuy of lanterns at night during lantern festival. Watching lantern shows is a traditional custom during this celebration. From the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month to the Lantern Festival, Qingdao was celebrated with fireworks and lantern shows, demonstrating the liveliness of this charming city.

The colorful atmosphere of Chinese New Year is particularly strong. As the bustling life returns, let's start a new chapter in Qingdao in 2023.

(By Liu Qin/Yuan Yu)