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The Lantern Festival is one of the most magical celebrations in Taiwan, marking the end of Chinese New Year. This beautiful festival takes place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, usually in February or March. Thousands of colorful lanterns light up the night sky in cities across Taiwan. The festival has been celebrated for over two thousand years and remains an important part of Chinese tradition. Families gather together to enjoy the lights, food, and wonderful ατμόσφαιρα of this special night.

Making and displaying lanterns is the heart of this annual celebration. Artisans spend months creating incredible lanterns in shapes of animals, flowers, and famous characters. Traditional lanterns are made from paper and bamboo frames with candles inside. Modern lanterns use LED lights and can be as tall as buildings. The Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taipei features a main lantern that often becomes the most photographed object that year.

One exciting tradition during the festival involves solving riddles written on lanterns. People walk among the hanging lanterns and try to solve the puzzles attached to them. Those who answer correctly often receive small prizes or treats. This tradition started hundreds of years ago as a way to test people’s knowledge and intelligence. Children and adults both enjoy the challenge of figuring out these clever word games.

Special foods are an important part of Lantern Festival celebrations throughout Taiwan. The most παραδοσιακός food is tangyuan, sweet rice balls served in warm soup. These round balls symbolize family togetherness and unity because of their round shape. Some tangyuan are filled with sweet sesame or peanut paste inside. Eating these treats together brings good luck and happiness to families for the coming year.

The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is perhaps the most θεαματικός Lantern Festival event in Taiwan. Thousands of people release glowing paper lanterns into the dark sky. Before releasing, people write their wishes and hopes on the lanterns. Watching hundreds of lanterns floating up toward the stars is an unforgettable experience. This beautiful tradition has made Pingxi one of Taiwan’s most popular tourist προορισμοί during the festival season.

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Α. Αντιστοίχιση λεξιλογίου

Αντιστοιχίστε κάθε λέξη με τον ορισμό της.

Β. Σωστό ή Λάθος

Γράψτε Σ (Σωστό) ή Λ (Λάθος) για κάθε πρόταση.

1. The Lantern Festival starts Chinese New Year. ______
2. The festival is over 2,000 years old. ______
3. Traditional lanterns use LED lights inside. ______
4. Tangyuan are sweet rice balls in soup. ______
5. Riddles are written on the lanterns. ______
6. The festival is on the first lunar day. ______
7. Pingxi is famous for sky lanterns. ______
8. Round foods symbolize family unity. ______
9. The festival happens in summer months. ______

Γ. Συμπληρώστε τα κενά

Τράπεζα Λέξεων: magical  |  tradition  |  annual  |  artisans  |  riddles  |  symbolize  |  spectacular

1. The Lantern Festival is one of the most _______________ celebrations in Taiwan.
2. Skilled _______________ spend months creating incredible lanterns.
3. Solving _______________ written on lanterns is an exciting festival tradition.
4. Round tangyuan _______________ family togetherness and unity.
5. The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is the most _______________ event.

Δ. Ερωτήσεις Κατανόησης

1. When does the Lantern Festival take place in the lunar calendar?
2. What materials are traditional lanterns made from?
3. What is tangyuan and why is it eaten during this festival?
4. What do people write on sky lanterns before releasing them?
5. Why has the Lantern Festival riddle tradition lasted so long?

Ε. Ερωτήσεις για συζήτηση

Συζητήστε αυτές τις ερωτήσεις με έναν/μία σύντροφο ή γράψτε τις απαντήσεις σας.

1. What wish would you write on a sky lantern?
2. Does your culture have any festivals with lights or lanterns?
3. Why do you think festivals are important for families?

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