The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations and is another time for family reunions and joyful gatherings. People celebrate this festival by hanging up lanterns, enjoying delicious rice dumplings, and watching colourful dragon and lion dances.
元宵节，是在农历正月十五日。它标志着中国农历新年庆祝活动的结束，是家庭再次团聚和欢乐聚会的时刻。人们通过挂灯笼、品尝美味的汤圆和观赏色彩缤纷的舞龙舞狮来庆祝这个节日。
One of the most iconic symbols of the Lantern Festival is the tangyuan, or you can call it sweet rice dumplings. These sticky rice balls are filled with sweet fillings like peanuts or sesame, are a popular treat during the festival. Eating tangyuan symbolizes family unity and happiness, as the round shape of the dumplings represents completeness and togetherness.
元宵节最具代表性的象征之一是汤圆。糯米团里面塞满了甜甜的馅料，如花生、黑芝麻，是节日期间最受欢迎的美食。吃汤圆象征着家庭的团结和幸福，因为汤圆的圆形代表着完整和团聚。
Another highlight of the Lantern Festival is the lantern displays. Intricately designed lanterns of various shapes and sizes are hung up in public spaces, creating a dazzling spectacle of light and color. People of all ages flock to these displays to admire the craftsmanship and creativity of the lantern makers.
元宵节的另一个亮点是灯笼展览。各种形状和大小的精美设计的灯笼被挂在公共场所，营造出了令人眼花缭乱的光彩和色彩。各个年龄段的人们都会涌向这些展览，欣赏灯笼制作者的手艺和创意。
To celebrate this traditional festival. China office had some special events. We ate sticky rice balls, made red paper cut and wrote down new year wishes. On this Lantern Festival, we wish you and your family be united and filled with happiness and health.
为了庆祝元宵节，我们中国的同事欢聚一堂，在办公室吃了暖心的红糖汤圆，拓印专属新年贴，并写下了对新年的美好期望。元宵佳节，在此祝大家阖家幸福，团圆美满！
Shelly Wang, China HR Assistant