Hey there! Have you ever seen a giant glowing fish float across the sky? 🎏✨ Well, in Nanjing, a city in China, people got to see just that!
On Saturday evening, the night sky of Nanjing lit up with a spectacular parade of huge fish-shaped lanterns. These weren’t ordinary lanterns—they were big, bright, and beautifully crafted to look like fish swimming in the air!
But why fish? In Chinese culture, fish are super special. The word for “fish” (鱼 yú) sounds just like the word for “surplus” or “extra” (余 yú). So, fish symbolize having more than you need—a great thing, right? It means prosperity, abundance, and good fortune. 🐟💰
During the Spring Festival, which is the Chinese New Year celebration, you’ll see fish everywhere! Families often serve fish at their big reunion dinners to bring good luck and hopes for a bountiful year ahead.
The giant fish lanterns in Nanjing were part of these joyful celebrations. People gathered to watch the glowing fish float by, bringing smiles and excitement to everyone. It was like a magical underwater world came to life in the sky! 🌌
Wouldn’t it be amazing to see such a parade? Maybe you can make your own fish lantern at home and celebrate with your family! Happy Spring Festival! 🎉
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