FESTIVALS / YUÁNXIĀO JIÉ
Lantern Festival 元宵节.
Yuánxiāo Jié · 15th day of the 1st lunar month
104DAYS UNTIL SAT, 20 FEBRUARY 2027
The first full moon of the year closes the New Year season. Streets fill with lanterns, and riddles are written on them for people to solve.
TRADITIONS
- 01Lantern displays and parades
- 02Guessing lantern riddles (猜灯谜)
- 03Lion and dragon dances
WHAT PEOPLE EAT
- 01Sweet rice balls (汤圆 / 元宵)
SAY IT
- 元宵节快乐yuán xiāo jié kuài lèHappy Lantern Festival
DATES
2026-03-032027-02-202028-02-092029-02-272030-02-172031-02-062032-02-252033-02-14