The custom of celebrating the Lantern Festival in Quanzhou originated from the Central Plains. It is mainly about celebrating lanterns, including hanging lanterns, sending lanterns, watching lanterns (appreciating lanterns), lighting lanterns, and parading lanterns. In ancient times, there was also lantern grabbing. The Lantern Festival also has cultural and artistic activities such as guessing lantern riddles and making up people. The street parade was called "make up people" in ancient times. There are folk performances, lanterns, floats, various cultural performances, Southern Shaolin martial arts and other projects. When someone sets off firecrackers, they must stop the performance to express their gratitude. Yuanxiao balls, runbing dishes, etc. are seasonal foods for celebrating the Lantern Festival. Eating Yuanxiao balls and runbing dishes is also a time for the whole family to reunite. There are also customs of praying for blessings such as "respecting the public" (worshiping ancestors) and "listening to incense".