|
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh 'Spirit' A Chinese Spring Lantern Festival |
© Peter Stubbs. www.edinphoto.org.uk Photograph taken March 4, 2008
|
Chinese Spring Lantern Festivals |
|
China Spring Lantern Festivals are an ancient public ritual, traditionally celebrated in China on the fifteenth day of the first month of the Chinese New Year. They mark the end of the series of Chinese New Year celebrations each year. During the Lantern Festivals, children traditionally go out at night carrying bright decorated lanterns. |
|
Edinburgh The 'Spirit' Chinese Spring Lantern Festival was held in the evenings from February 22 to March 9, 2008, in the Royal Botanic Garden greenhouses in Edinburgh, This marked the launch of 'China Now' in Scotland, a year-long showcase of Chinese culture, exploring the ancient and modern links between the two countries. The photograph above is of some of the lanterns that were strung across one of the newer glasshouses. |
|
More Photos Please click on the thumbnail image below to see more photos taken during the 'Spirit' festival in Edinburgh. Palm House |
|
Acknowledgement: The information above is taken from a Royal Botanic Garden leaflet handed out at the 'Spirit' exhibition in February/March 2008.. |
