The Lantern Fair | by: Winky詩 | Cover: 鹿粦ds 

Dazzling lights, adorned ornaments. The bustling sound of the crowd filled the streets as people walked around, enjoying the festive day. Merchants standing around at the side of the streets trying to attract customers, the audience cheering as they watched a puppet show while kids ran around giggling in excitement, it was truly a sight to behold. In this festival, the poor and the rich, the young and the old-- they were all part of this beautiful painting, a swirl of colours added to black ink and white scroll. However, none of these sights were the ones he was searching for. The ladies strolled around adorned in flowers and jewellery as they chattered, leaving a trail of blossoming fragrance. He looked high and low, his eyes trying to find that one person among the crowd. Brushing past strangers and weaving through the vendors, he was about to give up when finally, he saw her. Everything around him turned into a buzz of noises and a kaleidoscope of colours. Their gaze met each other as she stood quietly under the lamppost of a dimly lit street, lighting up his ashen landscape. Her mere presence brought joy to his heart as the flute sounded across the streets, the merry tune inviting those who hear it to dance together. Her smile brought him closer to her, their hands intertwined as they walked side by side. It was only then that he realized that the scene before him was made for the woman he loved. All the colours, music, and the festive season-- in his eyes, they were nothing without her, but everything to him when she was there beside him. 「蓦然回首，那人却在灯火阑珊处。 」 ............................................................... *This tune really gives off a festive vibe! In fact, the entire song lyrics used a poem composed by Xin Qiji (辛弃疾) from the Song Dynasty! I'm going to try to translate the poem in another comment, so be sure to stay tuned to it haha. It was really nice to read @TaiGekTou's description **_(do read it if you haven't!)_** and check out the original song if you're interested :D The link is below:* ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B6gyO-Z_WdY.html *I had a lot of fun writing this story, I hope everyone enjoyed reading it

Isn't it beautiful and magical that one song can trigger soo many stories in a person's mind.

this channel is the sole reason i’m pursuing a career in music. the music is beautiful, a delight to the ear thank you for your effort. i’m glad i found your music.

This song and the art shown is why ancient China is so vast, diverse, and mystical. You go west and you get the Middle East/Indian influence, you go north and you get the Nomadic tribes, you go south and you get the indigenous tribes like the Miao, and so much more. Ancient China was truly a wonder.

I see it's xielian in ghost city

This reminds me of the Blue Jade Case poem by Xin Qiji -- Looking for him in the crowd hundreds of thousands of times, suddenly looking back, that person remains in the waning lights 《衆裏尋他千百度，驀然回首，那人卻在燈火闌珊處》

*The Lantern Fair* {青玉案.元夕} 东风夜放花千树。 (The eastern wind adorns a thousand blossoms on trees at night) 更吹落、星如雨。 (Blowing adrift stars that scatters like rain) 宝马雕车香满路。 (Precious horses and lavish carriages leaves behind a trail of fragrance) 凤箫声动，玉壶光转， (The sound of flute, the waning of the moon) 一夜鱼龙舞。 (The night is filled with festive lights and bustling crowd) 蛾儿雪柳黄金缕。 (Embellished with gold silk and decorated with willowy tassels,) 笑语盈盈 暗香去。 (The ladies walks by amongst giggles and her fading scent) 众里寻他千百度。 (Searching for her trace amidst the crowds) 蓦然回首，那人却在， (A glance back and there she stands) 灯火阑珊处。 (Encased among the flickering candles and dimmed lights.) ....................... *The song uses an ancient poem dating back to the Song Dynasty, written by 辛弃疾 (Xin Qiji) as the lyrics. It was said that his grandfather had named him after a military commander from the Western Han, 霍去病 (Huo Qubing), as their names has the meaning of 'to forsake/dispel diseases'.* *A talented Chinese poet, calligrapher, politician and military general, Xin Qiji began his military career at the age of 21 and died at the age of 68 due to old age. He was well-knowned for his patriotic resolve and loyalty to the country, living his entire life trying to recover lost territories and contributing to the nation despite his ill fate and being politically oppressed. However, he has never lost his resolve, and instead puts all of his passion and worries into the poems he'd created. At least 600+ of his poetry has still survived until today, however only 1 calligraphy has been preserved in the Beijing Palace Museum.* **The poem **_Azure Jade Vessel_** . **_The Lantern Fair_** can be depicted with two meanings. The first one being a romantic poem about finding a loved one during the Lantern Festival, and the second more hidden meaning depicting his political frustrations at the capital that was enjoying its luxurities and lavish life despite the turmoils and battles at the front of the borders.* _My apologies for any mistakes, please leave a comment if the translation is incorrect and I'll try to edit it!_

This one made me really feel wandering through the lantern fair, like in a historical drama

Words that came from his mouth, Spread like ripples through my heart A love of childhood Unspoken, and unrequited In a crowd of thousand men He stood out As if he held the key to my soul An irresistible magnet I, like a moth drawn to the flame Followed my hearts yearning I'm willing to follow him Even though it hurts Till I become a speck of dust To him I flow

I felt like I went on a journey while listening to this mesmerizing tune. Great stuff!

This is why I love Chinese culture and China so much.

I'm actually going to china after this last semester of mine and gonna bask into the beuty of some traditional towns I can imagine how much fascinated I get everytime I imagine being there and my everyday life, guess it's all because of your music since it gives me all sorts of chills about Chinese culture and I hope you'll keep Posting this little Chinese fantacy maneuvers since it makes everyone calm :) 🤍🌸

This Feels like going AFK on a Side quest and Enjoying the view in a Dynasty Game, Forest, Desert, or a Village area✨🥀

Walking through alleyways, with no destination in my mind. And she crossed paths with me. Oh, how good she looked in those scarlet clothes. And the way she walked, her eyes when she smiles sends me to a different dimension and I don't wanna come out of this trance. I wanted to know her name and her whereabouts but she disappeared with the mist like she never belonged to this place.

今聴いております爽やかな曲調ですね聴きながら一節詠んでみたいと思います 風さそう　酔鶴雅　此度之宴 踊手拍子　慶称え 弦は強か　駿馬と馳て 滾る熱情　心奮わす 彩萌て　半夜之京　闌干と 襟足伝い　立ち昇り 澄す鈴音　髪飾 履聲と刻み　豊穣斎う 伽羅烟　高鳴る鼓動　階の 黄丹袖舞　篝焰熾し 鼓笛犀く　息を呑み 白き燈灯　映す残月 探訪記　「故宮傳　煌夜ノ奔舞」

to be a mischievous yet powerful sect disciple from a clan of lotus flowers trying to sneak in Emperor Smile into Cloud Recesses -surely I wont get caught by one of the finest jades.

Thank you TGT for the beautiful music, I enjoy listening to it while it rains. Now we wait for a certain someone to entertain us more by adding their short writings..

Mhm...It felt like a journey. Exploring the world and finding a place in it. It may be dull and lonely sometimes but nevertheless, there is something beautiful in this world to see and adore. Thank you for the emotions and for being a protagonist in my head of myself. 🙏

I am seriously in love with every piece of your music...😌 You are a great artist...😃 Much love and support❤🌺

超好聽 ❤ 樂器 : 笛子. 二胡. 古箏. 鼓. 鈴鐺. 電子節奏

Lantern fades away in the sky but the memories made that night don’t......

i like this poem very much！东风夜放花千树，更吹落，星如雨....

This is so beautiful!! THIS is the kind of music that gets me going! So pretty...i'll be puting this on again!

The artwork, the song, everything, I'm here for the long run!!!!

I don't know how I would read wuxia novels without this channel

i love this channel, its like a breath of fresh air

Finally I found a beautiful Chinese music

So enchanting and beautiful. every time you post a new musical piece my mood shifts. 💜🦋

Thank you so much for uploading. I was waiting for your video! This song is worth the wait! It is romantic and contains deep meaning at the same time. What a beauty of the words! 💖❣️💖

I could imagine this at festivals I would go to back when I was younger

I love this song!

The musoc is so mesmerizing i have no words its so beautiful

God I am so mesmerized,it literally feels as I am in heaven 😭 I am in love with this music ❤️ Please upload similar musics Thank you ❣️

Ooohhh como me gusta este estilo oriental, es tan hermoso ❤️ muchas gracias por compartir! 🙏🏻❤️

It almost feels like music you would hear in a Chinese-style tavern, whatever those are called

Ah.. Beautiful😍✨❤ magnificent as always.

Thanks for this. I love it sm😌

This music made me go to someplace that doesn't even exist DAMNN So good👍👍

Listening to this while exploring Chenyu Vale

I subscribe this channel in 2016 n it's been a years but still hooked to this channel n your content❤️✊

This channel is beautiful and magical I love this instrumental sound ❤❤

Powerfull song !!

sound so ancient 💙💙💙

beautiful!

Love ones like these! Woah!!❤

Tq tai gek tou for such amazing nd delightful musics which always makes me feel nice when I am sad or stressed I always listen to yur musics it always make me feel nice to so so soo much😭💜

Adoro músicas orientais!elas tocam no fundo da alma.

The music is beautiful

You took a really long break, but came back with such an amazing song.

It's really very peaceful music ❤ when bits go up and down it get me excit to listen is more and more and the soft music is so claiming 🙌

Fantastic!

It's so relaxing

very beautiful!

Wow 🥺

THANK YOU RU-vid RECOMMENDATIONS

cool and soothing music ❤

This channel led me to playing the flute for the last year

Yaaay... Thank u!! 🥰

Very nice, cheers!

So beautiful ! Today with all the bad things in the world it's pleasure to listen those tracks, just to be in another place. Thanks you for your creation. Do you have other music in the same style in your chanel and can you do more ?😇🙏

Wow 👏🏻 greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

While you may have felt unhappy before, you’re sure to feel better soon. The bright lights may drift away, but the sensation stays.

I like this music. Just commenting so the Algo knows others should like it too 😁

I heard the original. And this cover music is so beautiful. Thank you 😊

amazing

it kinda sounds medieval like, its good!

Thank you for this channel. Thank you for your contribution.🪷🫶🏻

Very nice👍

凤萧声动，玉壶光转，一夜鱼龙舞～～～

This really made me feel like I was dancing in the streets of a festival and with my moves I caught a young handsome man’s attention as we made eye contact throughout half of the dance before I pulled him in with me🤭🤭🤭

Великолепно! Китай по циклам движения вошел в период Империи Тан. В Добрый Путь!.. Больше музыки!!! "Музыка - это ДУША народа."

I see you're still at it, friend. Thanks for the music... And long time no see.

很喜欢刚开始笛声进入的那一段，用了花舌(弹舌)的吹法，挺不错的。

Thank you

Me encanta esta musica es muy linda

元宵節燈會盛泳於此，Winky詩的歌聲如燈火般溫暖，鹿粦ds的編曲為華彩背景。美妙共鳴！

I just happened to stumble across this video in my feed, and I have to say that this discovery is amazing! I've always loved instrumental music, particularly those involving Chinese instruments and look what I found- a channel making the very music that I seek and love! The variety of sensations evoked on the channel is sure to make me satisfied! Thank you for creating these videos and I have to thank the RU-vid algorithm for this too! ＼(^o^)／

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Thật là sự kết hợp tuyệt vời ✨😮

Love un music

I Love TaiGekTou.♥️

that's awesome thumbnail

Bản nhạc rất hay ạ ❤❤❤

❣this channel is the sole reason i’m pursuing a career in music. the music is beautiful, a delight to the ear thank you for your effort. i’m glad i found your music ❣

Xin Tan!!!! 🌸🌸

Tan relajante me siento como un protagonista de esos dramas bien dulces donde cocinan y todo es lindo 🥰

This sounds like it could be in Genshin impact✨

Still waiting for Xin Tan 🥺

Where do you get the pictures from? they very nice and i would like to see more of them.

ฟังแล้วอยากเดินเล่นตลาดเก่าๆเลยอะ

this remind me my first time of playing breath of fire.

Yasssss slayyyy

Nice

❤❤❤❤

Bánh cuốn quá !! :>

This can be played in sumeru and i wont even know because it's blending so well with the theme😂

After the longest period ...☹️. It's ok, this is very beautiful and tasty ❤❤❤

Love the songs from this channel (≧▽≦)

这个管主真的牛

Somebody get this guy on Spotify