摘要
Floating River Lanterns is a visually spectacular tradition conducted for mourning the deceased and blessing their relatives. In addition to Han areas, the custom flourishes in regions inhabited by several Chinese national minorities （minzu） including Mongolians, Daur, Yi, Bai, Naxi, Miao, Dong, Bouyei, Zhuang and Tujia. Buddhism and Taoism during the Northern and Southern dynasties were influential in the creation of the custom which involves sending lighted lanterns downriver on a dark evening.
Floating River Lanterns is a visually spectacular tradition conducted for mourning the deceased and blessing their relatives.In addition to Han areas,the custom flourishes in regions inhabited by several Chinese national minorities(minzu)including Mongolians,Daur,Yi,Bai,Naxi,Miao,Dong,Bouyei,Zhuang and Tujia.Buddhism and Taoism during the Northern and Southern dynasties were infl uential in
