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- A lantern is a portable source of lighting.
- It is an old-fashioned hand-held light emitting device.
- It plays an important role in social events and religious festivities.
- They light the way for guests, including the souls of the ancestors.
- It has a metal container, with transparent sides used to protect a lamp.
- It was first developed in ancient China.
- They were used primarily to provide light and in worship of Buddha.
- It is mainly used in decoration and celebration of public festivals.
- Hanging lanterns are particularly common during festivals.
- They are said to bring good luck.
