The Lantern Festival is an important festival in China. It began 2,000 years ago during the Han dynasty. It is on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It also means the end of the Spring Festival celebrations.
元宵节是中国的一个重要节日，始于2000年前的汉朝。今天是农历正月十五，这也意味着春节庆祝活动的结束。
People celebrate the festival in many ways. The lantern show is the most important part of the festival. On the night of the festival, many lanterns are hung in the streets and parks. These lanterns light up the night during the festival. People often go out and watch the lantern show with their family and friends.
人们以多种方式庆祝这个节日，灯展是这个节日最重要的部分。在节日的晚上，许多灯笼挂在街道和公园里。这些灯笼在节日期间照亮了夜晚，人们经常和家人朋友一起出去看灯展。
Lantern riddle games are also popular during the Lantern Festival Riddles are written on colourful lanterns. If someone gets the right answer, he or she will get a gift.
元宵节期间，灯谜也很受欢迎。灯谜写在五颜六色的灯笼上，如果有人知道了正确的答案，他将得到一份礼物。
Tangywan is the traditional food of the Lantern Festival. It can have many different fillings and tastes. Shaped like a round ball, tangyuan is delicious. On the one hand, people eat tangyuan for good luck. On the other hand, the shape of tangyuan means family reunion.
汤圆是元宵节的传统食物，可以有多种不同的馅料和口味。汤圆形状像一个圆球，很好吃。一方面，人们吃汤圆是为了好运。另一方面，汤圆的形状意味着家庭团圆。
Shows are everywhere all day. In the daytime, people can enjoy the performances such as a dragon lantern dance, a lion dance, a Yangge dance and beating drums. At night, except for the beautiful lanterns, fireworks form a beautiful scene. Some local governments usually organize a fireworks party.
整天到处都是表演。白天，人们可以欣赏舞龙、舞狮、秧歌和打鼓等表演。晚上，除了漂亮的灯笼，烟花形成了一幅美丽的风景。一些地方政府通常会组织烟花晚会。
People enjoy themselves during the Lantern Festival.
人们在元宵节玩得很开心。
