Gregorian Date
February 19, 2019
Lunar Date
1/15
Day of Week
Tuesday
The Lantern Festival (元宵节/元宵節) falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. It symbolizes the first full moon of the new year.
Activities include displaying colorful lanterns, solving lantern riddles, eating tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls), and watching lion and dragon dances.