"Lanterns originated from the Eastern Han Dynasty and were first mainly used for lighting. In the Tang Dynasty, people used red lanterns to celebrate a peaceful and stable life. From then on, lanterns have become popular in many parts of China. Lanterns are usually made from brightly-colored thin paper in different shapes and sizes. In traditional Chinese culture, red lanterns symbolize a happy life and a prosperous business. They are often hung up during festivals like the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival and China’s National Day. Today, you can also see red lanterns in many other areas of the world.
灯笼起源于东汉,最初主要用于照明。在唐代,人们用红灯笼来庆祝安定的生活。从那时起,灯笼在中国的许多地方流行起来。灯笼通常用色彩鲜艳的薄纸制作, 形状和尺寸各异。在中国传统文化中,红灯笼象征生活的美满和生意兴隆,通常在春节、元宵节和国庆节等节日期间悬挂。如今,世界上许多其他地方也能看到红灯笼。"