The lantern, denglong, is the traditional lighting tool of
China which also represents merit and joy.
The traditional denglong is covered by rice paper with candle burning inside
lights shine through the gossamer rice paper.
Denglongs have diverse patterns.
People like to decorate denglongs and paint beautiful and auspicious designs on them.
We light several denglongs which symbolize happiness and
good luck during the Chinese New Year and enjoy denglong shows with family
during the Lantern Festival.
Now denglongs are still used in all kinds of celebrations.
Denglongs light the night of festivals.
Merit and joy spread into different families by these different lanterns