Complete list of lantern names: dragon lantern, gauze lantern, dragon and phoenix lantern, Guandao lantern, rabbit lantern, palace lantern, etc. The meaning is as follows:
1. Dragon lantern. Symbolic meaning: The dragon lantern dance originated from the worship of the dragon by the ancients. Dragon dances are performed on every festive occasion. People use this to pray for peace and a good harvest, which has become a folk culture of the Han people all over the country.
2. Shade lantern. Symbolic meaning: Before and after the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, people hang up red gauze lanterns that symbolize reunion. The big red lanterns are hung high, symbolizing warmth and auspiciousness.
3. Dragon and Phoenix lanterns. Symbolic meaning: The dragon is the incarnation of auspiciousness. When painted with the phoenix on a lantern, it means becoming a pair or the dragon and phoenix present auspiciousness.
4. Turn off the lamp. Symbolic meaning: The Guandao Lantern is made according to the legendary Guan Gong who used the Qinglong Yanyue Sword during his lifetime. It travels with lanterns and rabbit lanterns, and has the metaphor of protecting peace.
5. Rabbit lamp. Symbolic meaning: According to legend, this is someone who is eager to have children, and the rabbit will give birth to children as a symbol, which means having many children and grandchildren, and it has been passed down to this day.
6. Palace lantern. Symbolic meaning: In ancient times, palace lanterns were used in the palace and could symbolize status and dignity.