Ancient and Modern Riddles Spectacle

Author: Cui Huiming / Sun Yuhua (editors)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: "Lantern Riddle" is a unique form of text-based guessing game in China, originating from ancient cryptic phrases and obscure expressions, and named during the Ming Dynasty. As it involves guessing riddles while viewing lanterns during the Lantern Festival (Shangyuan Festival), it is also known as "Spring Lantern Riddle." Lantern Riddle stimulates the mind, cultivates temperament, enhances knowledge, and is enjoyed by both the refined and the common, making it a beloved text-based game among the masses. This book is equally appealing to all, easy to understand, and highly practical. The sections on Ming and Qing Dynasty riddles aim to give readers a general understanding of ancient riddles and their content. The book is concise, brief yet comprehensive, covers a wide range, and is rich in folk customs. It is an accessible read suitable for people of all ages.