Lantern Festival Fair
Background of the Festival
The Chinese Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, usually in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. The Lantern Festival is traditionally the last day of the most important Chinese festival, the Spring Festival. It is also the first full moon night in the Chinese calendar, marking the return of spring and symbolizing the reunion of family.
Lighting and appreciating lanterns is the main activity of the festival. Solving lantern riddles is one of the most important and popular activities at festival fairs. Besides, eating yuanxiao is also a traditional custom for the festival. Therefore the Lanterns Festival is also called the "Yuanxiao Festival."
Purpose of our event
Our purpose is not only to make Chinese students and faculties experience the warmth of home, but also to introduce this little-known yet significant Chinese festival to local population. Therefore we target not only Chinese students, but also people with different backgrounds who are interested in experience traditional and authentic Chinese culture.
Details about our event
Our event mimics traditional temple fair in China. There will be various stations that serve either traditional Chinese food or Chinese folk games. We collaborated with Delta Phi Lambda, Chinese Engineering Student Council, Hong Kong Student Association and Purdue Han Culture Association. Members of the Han Culture Association will teach calligraphy, perform Chinese dance and music during our event. Attendees will also get a chance to put on Han Chinese clothing provided by Han Culture Association. The other organizations including GCC will be selling authentic homemade Chinese food. To participate in the Chinese folk games, the participant will need to purchase a $5 game ticket, which gives access to all the Chinese folk games. By accomplishing tasks at each station, the participant will receive stamps which can be exchanged for a lottery withdrawal.
The Chinese Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, usually in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. The Lantern Festival is traditionally the last day of the most important Chinese festival, the Spring Festival. It is also the first full moon night in the Chinese calendar, marking the return of spring and symbolizing the reunion of family.
Lighting and appreciating lanterns is the main activity of the festival. Solving lantern riddles is one of the most important and popular activities at festival fairs. Besides, eating yuanxiao is also a traditional custom for the festival. Therefore the Lanterns Festival is also called the "Yuanxiao Festival."
Purpose of our event
Our purpose is not only to make Chinese students and faculties experience the warmth of home, but also to introduce this little-known yet significant Chinese festival to local population. Therefore we target not only Chinese students, but also people with different backgrounds who are interested in experience traditional and authentic Chinese culture.
Details about our event
Our event mimics traditional temple fair in China. There will be various stations that serve either traditional Chinese food or Chinese folk games. We collaborated with Delta Phi Lambda, Chinese Engineering Student Council, Hong Kong Student Association and Purdue Han Culture Association. Members of the Han Culture Association will teach calligraphy, perform Chinese dance and music during our event. Attendees will also get a chance to put on Han Chinese clothing provided by Han Culture Association. The other organizations including GCC will be selling authentic homemade Chinese food. To participate in the Chinese folk games, the participant will need to purchase a $5 game ticket, which gives access to all the Chinese folk games. By accomplishing tasks at each station, the participant will receive stamps which can be exchanged for a lottery withdrawal.
