Chinese Lantern Festival

     Tonight the kids at our school celebrated the Chinese Lantern Festival, and Jessie and I were invited to join the festivities.  They are currently studying China.   Our apartment was transformed into the festival complete with lanterns, a skit, Asian cuisine, and lantern lighting. Everyone had a server who would serve them their drinks.  I was served by one of the girls at the school. She was adorable in her Chinese dress.  I actually new nothing about the Chinese Lantern Festival until tonight.    
What we learned:

• The Chinese Lantern Festival is a ancient tradition
• It marks the end of the New Year holiday
• Solving riddles are often a part the tradition (We all had to solve a riddle in order to get a hand made lantern)

   When we went to light lanterns outside, it was snowing and the first lantern would not fly.  We tried another lantern that was heart shaped, and it actually flew.  It was a lot of fun!!! These kids are such a blessing from God.  Everyday they bring so much joy to our apartment.

 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 15:19

Homemade Lanterns

This was a dragon the kids made for the skit.  It was impressive.

Different flavored rice flour balls.  The garlic and soy sauce one had a nice kick.