We are pleased to invite you as a part of "Chinese New Year Lantern Festival 2010". The main theme of the event “Fun庆元宵乐虎虎”means
Details of the event:
Date: 2/3/2008
Venue: Amphitheatre
Time: 6:30pm - 11:00pm
You can not afford to miss this event as it is one of the largest events in UNMC. We are going to present you various cultural performances, delicious food and not to forget exciting interactive games!
The programs include:
1. Band & Dance
2. Chinese Orchestra
3. Riddle Guessing
4. Prize-winning Games
5. Various Local Delicacies
6. Crosstalk
7. Lion Dance
There will be even chances for you to pair up for games with someone of opposite gender!
For any enquiry, visit our booth @ SA circle on 23rd, 24th and 25th Feb 2010. There will be group package to allow you and your friends to purchase together at relatively cheaper price. So, ask your friends along to have a fantastic night!
Lastly, please submit your RSVP (Répondez s'il vous plaît) at our facebook page.
See you there!
BACKGROUND: Lantern Festival
The 15th day of the 1st lunar month is the Chinese Lantern Festival because the first lunar month is called yuan-month and in the ancient times people called night Xiao.
The 15th day is the first night to see a full moon. So the day is also called Yuan Xiao Festival in China. According to the Chinese tradition, at the very beginning of a new year, when there is a bright full moon hanging in the sky, there should be thousands of colorful lanterns hung out for people to appreciate. At this time, people will try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns and eat "yuanxiao" (元宵)(glutinous rice ball) and get all their families united in the joyful atmosphere.
There are many different beliefs about the origin of the Lantern Festival. But one thing for sure is that it had something to do with celebrating and cultivating positive relationship between people, families, nature and the higher beings they believed were responsible for bringing/returning the light each year.
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