1. The main materials for making lanterns include bamboo strips (or wooden strips), rice paper, pen and ink, string, paste, scissors, etc.

2. Chinese lanterns, collectively known as lanterns, are an ancient traditional handicraft of the Han nationality. It originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. Every year around the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, people hang up red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere.