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Lot Essay
The tradition of Xinhui fish lanterns dates back to the Qing dynasty. During the Lunar New Year, people would make and purchase fish lanterns as symbols of abundance and prosperity, expressing wishes for good health and safe journeys in the year ahead.
Huang Yongyu held a special affection for the fish lanterns of Xinhui. He once remarked:
“I have seen many lanterns in my lifetime, but the fish lanterns of Xinhui were the most beautiful. In those days, both sides of the street were lined with lush trees, forming a green corridor. Wires were strung between the trees, from which hung all kinds of fish lanterns. The translucent lanterns glowed with red light, stretching for two or three miles. People felt as though they were immersed in water. Such a beautiful sight was something I had never seen anywhere else in China.”
Huang Yongyu held a special affection for the fish lanterns of Xinhui. He once remarked:
“I have seen many lanterns in my lifetime, but the fish lanterns of Xinhui were the most beautiful. In those days, both sides of the street were lined with lush trees, forming a green corridor. Wires were strung between the trees, from which hung all kinds of fish lanterns. The translucent lanterns glowed with red light, stretching for two or three miles. People felt as though they were immersed in water. Such a beautiful sight was something I had never seen anywhere else in China.”