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Chinese New Year Paper Lanterns Craft
Paper lanterns are very popular during celebrations in China, particularly during the Chinese New Year. On the 15th Night of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar, Chinese people also celebrate the Parade of Lanterns – a traditional mid-Autumn festival in China where the streets fill with people, many of them children, proudly holding their illuminated paper lanterns.
Supplies Needed
- Construction paper
- Tape or Glue
- Scissors
- String or yarn for hanging
- Decorations: Glitter, sequins, stickers, markers, crayons, whatever you have on hand!
Preparation
- Fold construction paper in half lengthwise
- Cut a row of slits in the paper perpendicular to the folded edge
- Decorate using glitter, sequins, stickers or markers
- Unfold and connect the short ends of the paper with tape or glue.
- Attach string or yarn to hang, or cut a strip of paper and attach to the top for a handle. You tape or glue your string to either side of the lantern. You can also punch a hole on either side, string your yarn through and tie.
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