By Aulia Rachmat, published in The Jakarta Post, February 4, 2008. Celebrating Chinese New Year (Imlek) without Chinese lanterns is like being in a house with no light. Made of paper, the lantern, called lampion here, is the main focus of attention of the celebration as it symbolizes the wish for a bright future. In addition, the Chinese believe that while red is a symbol of happiness, gold is a symbol of wealth. So, it is understandable that Chinese New Year ornaments like lanterns are … [Read more...]