Chinese Lantern, 2024, parch-embroiderment, 11.4 x 16.5 in. / 29 x 42 cm.

Chinese Lantern, Marietta Leung, 2024, parch-embroiderment, 11.4 x 16.5 in. / 29 x 42 cm.

The Chinese Lantern always hanged in Lantern Festival which was held on the first full moon, on the 15th day of first month in every Chinese Lunar New Year. People can guess lantern riddle in this festival. We can also easily see lanterns especially in Mid-Autumn Festival.