The 15th day of the 1st lunar month is the Chinese Lantern Festival.

    正月15是中國的元宵節(jié)。

    According to the Chinese tradition， at the very beginning of a new year， when there is a bright full moon hanging in the sky， there should be thousands of colorful lanterns hung out.

    根據(jù)中國的傳統(tǒng)，新年伊始，當(dāng)空中出現(xiàn)一輪明亮的圓月時，成千的彩燈就會被懸掛出來。

    During the Lantern Festival， people will try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns and eat yuanxiao （glutinous rice ball）。

    在元宵節(jié)期間，人們會試著猜燈謎，吃湯圓。

    In the Sui Dynasty in the sixth century， Emperor Yangdi invited envoys from other countries to China to see the colorful lighted lanterns and enjoy the gala performances.

    在六世紀(jì)的隋朝，當(dāng)時的隋煬帝邀請他國的外交使節(jié)來中國欣賞彩燈，觀看節(jié)目。

    By the beginning of the Tang Dynasty in the seventh century， the lantern displays would last three days. The emperor also lifted the curfew， allowing the people to enjoy the festive lanterns day and night.

    在七世紀(jì)的唐初，彩燈的展示會一直延續(xù)3天。當(dāng)時的帝王還頒布了宵禁令，允許人們晝夜地慶祝節(jié)日。