the 15th day of the 1st lunar month is the chinese lantern festival.
正月15是中国的元宵节。
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.
根据中国的传统，新年伊始，当空中出现一轮明亮的圆月时，成千的彩灯就会被悬挂出来。
during the lantern festival, people will try to solve the puzzles on the lanterns and eat yuanxiao (glutinous rice ball).
在元宵节期间，人们会试着猜灯谜，吃汤圆。
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.
在六世纪的隋朝,当时的隋炀帝邀请他国的外交使节来中国欣赏彩灯，观看节目。
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 enjo