Lantern Festival in Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty was a heyday of China's feudal society, with developed economy, prosperous culture and strong national power. Under such a social background, the Lantern Festival was strongly driven by economics and culture, and it was further developed. Historical records in the Tang Dynasty called the Lantern Festival the "Lantern Festival".
The emperors of the Tang dynasty were not only decision makers and advocates of the Lantern Festival and Lantern Festival, but also active participants in order to show that they "have fun with the people." Not only did he go shopping and watch the lights on his own, but he also allowed the emperor's relatives and officials to watch the lights. The Lantern Festival and one day before and after the Lantern Festival have officially become a national statutory holiday, and all government offices have to stop working. Moreover, during these three nights, "Emperor Xu Jinwu was banned to watch the lights." Even the armed forces that usually enforce night bans can also be put into the warehouse during these three nights.
