Have you ever seen a fish dance? 🐟✨ In China’s southernmost city, Sansha, the streets come alive with colorful carp lanterns during the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year! 🎆
This year, dancers dressed in bright red arrived from Tanmen Town in Qionghai City. They waved lifelike carp lanterns, weaving through the streets to the beat of gongs and drums. The carp lanterns are not just pretty decorations—they are a symbol of good luck and prosperity! 🍀
Residents of the Yongxing community opened their doors to welcome the dancing fish. They believe that the carp bring good fortune for the new year. 🏠🐟
The tradition of the Carp Lantern Dance has been around for hundreds of years, dating back to the Ming Dynasty. That’s over 600 years ago! 😮 Carps are highly respected by people living along the coast in China.
For the fishermen in the South China Sea, these carp lanterns hold their hopes and dreams for the year ahead. They wish for safe journeys and a bountiful catch. 🌊🚣♂️
Isn’t it amazing how a simple lantern can carry so much meaning? Next time you see a fish, remember the dancing carps of Hainan Province and the joy they bring! 🐟❤️
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Lantern dance in China's southernmost city celebrates Spring Festival
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