Paper Lantern Varieties

	Festive lantern Built from bamboo shims and covered with colored paper, festive lantern is the oldest Chinese paper lantern variety. It is used to celebrated Chinese holidays especially the Lantern Festival. In the evening of the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, all kind of lanterns are hung out showing late throughout nightfall. Hanging paper lantern has become favorite game for Chinese children over the generations.
	Red lantern Red paper lantern is more popular than any other variety for celebration - the New Year's Day, a wedding, grand opening of a business. There are some good reasons for the Chinese imply the color of red for happiness. Red refers to the literary name of China in ancient times, and it shares the same pronunciation of good fortune as well.
	Palace lantern Originated from imperial court of the 14th century, palace lantern soon spread into ordinary residences. This lantern is built from carved wood and paneled with Chinese painting. The artistry of its making has only been handed down between master workers and their apprentices. Great skills and special tools are necessary to make such fancy paper lantern.
	Name lantern Covered with white rice paper or gauze bearing the name of its owner, this lantern functioned banner in feudal China - advertising the business of a shop, the authority of a government office, or the address of an influential family.