Shexian Fish Lantern Festival: 800-Year-Old Tradition

Shexian Fish Lantern- Traditional Spring Festival folk activity with over 800 years history. In ancient China, villagers used fish-shaped lanterns to pray for peace because their wooden houses were frequently hit by fires, implying "abundance every year". People rushed to touch the head and tail of the fish, which meant that the coming year would be smooth. This tradition has actually kept the village away from fire for 800 years and has continued to today, becoming a traditional folk activity every Spring Festival. Villagers spontaneously made fish lanterns for a parade. Large and small fish lanterns light up the whole village. People cheered and sent happiness to each other, letting the New Year atmosphere permeate every corner, which is a visual feast!