The Lantern Festival in China According to historical records,Chinese lanterns originate from the period of Wester Han Dynasty 1800 years ago.The lanterns got connected with Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty. Since when lighting lanterns has become a part of official activities to celebrate the Lantern Festival.Colored lanterns of different regions have their own distinctive styles and lanterns of different shapes also convey different messages.During the Festival,to guess the lantern riddles which are written on some lanterns is a traditional entertainment popular amony people. On other festivals we always use the lanterns especially the red to decorate because lantern can add happy atmosphere to festivals.