The Lantern Festival signifies the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations through the display of colorful lanterns, symbolizing the light returning in spring. This festival marks the 15th day of the Lunar New Year and encourages family reunions, storytelling, and the solving of riddles attached to lanterns. Participating in traditional dragon dances and enjoying rice dumplings, known as tangyuan, emphasizes unity and familial bonds, culminating the festive season.