Author: Xin Qiji in Song Dynasty
1, original text
One night, the east wind made up thousands of trees and flowers, blowing off the stars and rain. BMW carved cars are full of incense. Phoenix flute moves, jade pot turns, fish dragon dances all night.
Moths, snow, willows, gold thread, laughter and incense are all gone. Looking for him in the crowd, suddenly looking back, the man was there, dimly lit.
2. Translation
Like the east wind blowing away thousands of trees and flowers, it also blows fireworks like rain. The luxurious carriage is full of fragrance. The melodious sound of the phoenix flute echoed everywhere, the moon like a jade pot gradually tilted westward, and the fish dragon lantern danced all night.
The beautiful woman wears bright ornaments on her head and walks with the crowd, smiling and smelling. I looked for her thousands of times in the crowd, suddenly turned around, but inadvertently found her in the scattered lights.
Second, "the fifteenth night of the first month"
Author: Su Weidao in Tang Dynasty
1, original text
Silver flowers shine like bright lanterns on the tree. On this night, the bridge leading to bright stars opens.
The crowd is surging and the dust is flying under the horseshoe; Moonlight shines in every corner, where people can see the moon overhead.
All prostitutes are Li, and all songs are plums.
The capital has been abolished, so don't worry about the timing of leaking jade. Don't let the only midnight snack pass by in a hurry this year.
2. Translation
On the fifteenth night of the first month, lights were shining everywhere. The gate was unlocked, and the red light reflected the stone bridge. The horseshoe stepped over this place and it was dusty. The singer is beautifully dressed. Sing "Plum Blossom Fall" while walking. The guards are allowed to celebrate all night, and the timer should not rush to dawn.
Dragon and lion dancing is a traditional folk custom in China. Dragon dance is also called dragon lantern play and dragon lantern dance. Dragon is an ancient totem. It is said that dragons can spread clouds and rain, eliminate disasters and reduce happiness, symbolizing good luck. Therefore, praying for peace and harvest through dragon dancing has become a custom all over the country. From the Spring Festival to the Lantern Festival, many places have the custom of dancing dragons. Dragon represents auspiciousness, dignity and courage in the Chinese nation, and it is also a symbol of power.