Introduction to the Lantern Festival: The Lantern Festival Lantern Festival is one of the traditions of Zhongshan Ancient Town. It began in the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of a hundred years. Every time during the Lantern Festival, the ancient town becomes bustling with lanterns. Various lanterns with exquisite origami and beautiful carvings are hung under the antique eaves, adding to the ancient charm.