It's the Lantern Festival. David asks Teacher Liu about the customs of the Lantern Festival and shares his thoughts on this holiday.

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《English Translation》

大卫: Teacher Liu, today is the Lantern Festival, right?
刘娜: Yes, today is the 15th day of the first lunar month, a traditional Chinese festival.
大卫: What are the customs of the Lantern Festival?
刘娜: There are many, such as eating 元宵, viewing lanterns, guessing lantern riddles, dragon and lion dances, and so on.
大卫: I know 元宵, it's like 汤圆, right?
刘娜: Yes, in the South, it's called 汤圆, and in the North, it's called 元宵. Both are foods that symbolize reunion and happiness.
大卫: Guessing lantern riddles sounds fun! How do people guess?
刘娜: People write riddles on lanterns, and everyone tries to guess the answers. It's very interesting!
大卫: That's interesting! I also want to see the lanterns at night.
刘娜: Great, the night of the Lantern Festival is very lively, you will definitely like it!