![]() ![]() Yuanxiao can be boiled, fried, or steamed, and are customarily served in fermented rice soup, called tianjiu (甜酒 tiánjiǔ /tyen-jyoh/ 'sweet liquor'). It, therefore, symbolizes family reunion, harmony, and happiness. ![]() Tangyuan sounds similar to tuanyuan (团圆), which means 'reunion'.Its sweet taste symbolizes a sweet and happy life.Its round shape symbolizes wholeness and completeness.It is a must-eat food at the Chinese Lantern Festival due to its auspicious meaning in every aspect - from its round shape to its sweet taste and fine-sounding pronunciation. The lanterns' artwork vividly illustrates traditional Chinese imagery and symbols, such as fruits, flowers, birds, animals, people, and buildings. In the Taiwanese Mandarin dialect, the Chinese word for lantern (灯 dēng) is pronounced similarly to (丁 dīng), which means 'to have a new-born baby', so in Taiwan putting up lanterns could even express a wish for couples to have a baby!ĭuring the Lantern Festival, many big lantern fairs are held in China, such as Qinhuai International Lantern Festival in Nanjing and Shanghai Yuyuan Lantern Festival. It is a way for people to pray that they will have smooth futures and to express their best wishes for their families. Lighting lanterns symbolize "illuminating the future". The (traditional) lanterns are almost always red to invoke good fortune. Lanterns are seen everywhere including in houses, shopping malls, parks, and streets. ![]() ![]() Please note that RVs are not allowed, and due to the remote location of the event, Ubers, Lyfts, and rideshares of any kind are not allowed.įor more information special lodging rates made available to RiSE participants and to purchase tickets, click here.Lighting and appreciating lanterns is the main activity of Yuan Xiao Jie. If you’d like to drive your own vehicle, Jean Dry Lake Bed parking passes are available for $30. RiSE Lantern Festival tickets can be purchased for Friday or Saturday night, ranging from $79-169 per person-Shuttle passes are an additional fee. Situated a quick 30 minutes south of the Las Vegas metro area, shuttles are available from Mandalay Bay Road outside the main Delano entrance. Villages located at the North and South end of the venue host restrooms, vendors, food and drink trucks, and shaded seating. As the sun drops behind the surrounding mountains and nighttime descends, RiSE hosts will guide you as you light your lantern in time with music and natural wonders of the night. The event kicks off mid-afternoon with energetic music, food and drink from local food trucks and vendors, all kinds of art, and human connection with friends and other festival goers. Designed in the shape of a compass, RiSE attendees will fill a thoughtfully created event menu underscoring the natural progression of the times of day and movement of the sun, moon, and stars. Held each fall, RiSE Lantern Festival Nevada kicks off at the Jean Dry Lakebed, located about 30 minutes south of the Las Vegas Strip. With sustainability and Leave No Trace methods front of mind, all lanterns are 100% biodegradable and event organizers will recover all lanterns from the surrounding desert after the event concludes.ĭeeply Personal and Powerfully Connected, Together We RiSE. Every ticket holder will receive two sky lanterns and a marker to inscribe their own unique personalized message for release, and ground mat to sit on. Celebrating music and art, individuality, a meaningful venue design, sustainability, and the timing of the Fire and Lantern Ritual, RiSE Lantern Festival honors the sum total of each participant’s unique story and personal Lantern Message. Each year, locals and visitors alike descend upon the Mojave Desert each year to experience the magic of thousands of lanterns rising high above the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip. ![]()
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