19 March 2026
This year, the Lantern Festival — the final day of the Chinese New Year celebrations — fell on 3 March. To mark this special occasion, the Chinese Society revived the traditional Lantern Festival activity of guessing lantern riddles. In the weeks leading up to the festival, the Society organised two lunchtime lantern-making workshops.
During these sessions, students were guided step by step in creating traditional paper lanterns. Committee members demonstrated folding techniques while also explaining the cultural meaning behind lanterns, which symbolise hope, reunion and new beginnings. The workshops created a warm and collaborative atmosphere where students worked alongside friends and supported one another in completing their designs.
Many students personalised their lanterns with decorative patterns, combining creativity with tradition. On the day of the Lantern Festival, the celebration continued with a lantern riddle guessing competition. Riddles were displayed around the venue for students to solve, encouraging them to think critically and work together to find the answers.
The activity generated great enthusiasm and friendly competition, as students eagerly discussed possibilities and tested their reasoning skills.
Congratulations to the winners:
- 1st place: Vivaan Desai (Yr 11 HWD), Lutanda Mcleod (Yr 11 DAC)
- 2nd place: Brayden Xu (Yr 11 FLL), Yu Chen Goh (Yr 12 FLL)
- 3rd place: Eason Qi (Yr 7 FRR), Roy Qi (Yr 7 WDK)
The Lantern Festival event was not only a celebration of culture, but also a meaningful opportunity to strengthen connections within the School community, foster inclusivity and promote cross-cultural appreciation.
The Chinese Society looks forward to continuing to share and celebrate cultural traditions through future events.
Matthew Wong
Chairman of Chinese Society
