🏮 Chinese New Year Lanterns
उद्गम: East Asia
Red paper lanterns are hung in homes, markets, and temples throughout the Chinese New Year season, culminating in the Lantern Festival on the 15th day. The red colour symbolises good fortune and wards off evil, while the lanterns' light represents guidance and hope for the coming year. Elaborate lantern fairs featuring giant displays, riddle competitions, and cultural performances draw millions of visitors annually in China and diaspora communities worldwide.