This February 12, the Lantern Festival illuminates the sky as the Spring Festival comes to an end! We explore the legends surrounding the origins of the Lantern Festival, the traditions associated with it, and how it connects people around the globe. Heyang chats with special guest, Hazells Tan from Radio Television Malaysia, shedding light on the Lantern Festival celebrations in Malaysia, and how it’s embraced by people from different cultures. (12:03) On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Ding Heng
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This is Roundtable.
The lantern festival on February 12th lights up the sky.
Join us as we explore this glowing festival, its meaning,
celebrations, and how it's connecting people worldwide.
And with soaring hotel prices and the holiday rush making flights harder to come by,
home swapping has become an appealing alternative
for those looking to explore a city from a local's perspective.
Is the convenience and savings worth the risk?
Coming to you live from Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm He Young.
For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherley and Ding Heng in the studio.
First on today's show, February 12th.
This year marks the Lantern Festival, or Yuan Xiao Jie in Chinese.
It is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the traditional Chinese calendar.
This day coincides with the first full moon of the year,
symbolizing hope, renewal, and the promise of brighter days ahead.
And let's dive into how this beautiful tradition has evolved
and how it continues to bring people together,
whether in China or across the globe.