Zhengzhou Lantern Festival fireworks display time

The fireworks show on the fifteenth day of the first month in Zhengzhou was held in Zhanyuan, Zhengzhou. The time is 14th, 15th and 16th of the first month 17:00-20:30.

During the activity, Zhengzhou Garden will start a night tour mode to vividly display colorful and beautiful ancient buildings. Look at the light, "Fire Tree and Silver Flower Pass, Star Bridge Lock." When the colorful lights in the garden illuminate the night sky, it is like the daytime in the ancient garden. During the activity, Zhengzhou Garden will hang many riddles in the garden corridor, which may be adjusted according to the specific weather and passenger flow of the day.

Red lanterns and banners were hung at the scene to create a festive atmosphere. Visitors can participate in guessing activities, and the winners will receive towels, peelers, fans, aprons, toothpicks and other corresponding prizes. In addition, you can also experience traditional activities such as throwing pots, fighting tea and ordering tea for free in Zhengzhou Exhibition Park.

Lantern Festival customs

Eat Yuanxiao. Eating Yuanxiao on the fifteenth day of the first month, as a kind of food, has a long history in China. In the Song Dynasty, a novel Lantern Festival food was popular among the people. This kind of food was originally called "Floating Zi Yuan", later called "Yuanxiao", and it was euphemistically called "Yuanbao".

Lion dance. Dragon and lion dancing is a traditional folk custom in China. Dragon dance is also called dragon lantern play and dragon lantern dance. Dragon is an ancient totem. It is said that dragons can spread clouds and rain, eliminate disasters and reduce happiness, symbolizing good luck. Therefore, praying for peace and harvest through dragon dancing has become a custom all over the country.