Wow, so many lanterns! A whole group of kids gazes up at round lanterns hanging in long rows. This cute kawaii Lantern Festival coloring page celebrates Lunar New Year – print it for free and color every lantern differently.
Why this Lantern Festival glows so brightly
Up top, lots of round paper lanterns hang on strings in four rows – some with stripes, some with stars or dots. Below, a group of kids with big heads and round cheeks huddles together. Everyone is smiling, and a few point up excitedly. The lanterns are big round shapes that little ones can fill easily with chunky crayons.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
What is the Lantern Festival?
In China and many other Asian countries, families celebrate Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year. It doesn't fall on January 1st but on a different day each year in January or February. The holiday ends with the Lantern Festival, when colorful lanterns glow everywhere and families head outside to admire them. Many lanterns are red, because red is seen as a lucky color there. In Germany, kids also carry lanterns – at the St. Martin's parade in the fall, which is a different celebration.
Ideas with the lantern picture
Color the lanterns red, yellow and orange and hang the picture on the wall – almost like a real Lantern Festival. With a grown-up's help, you can fold a simple paper lantern afterward.
Color ideas for the Lantern Festival
Lanterns should really glow.
Red lanterns are especially popular at Lunar New Year.
Yellow stripes on red look like real lantern light.
A different color for each lantern makes it super bright.
Give each kid their own favorite color.
When to use this coloring page
A cheerful page for colorful celebrations.
Perfect for the celebration in January or February.
Great for exploring how others celebrate.
A sweet page around St. Martin's Day too.
Each kid colors one lantern in their color.
Lantern facts
Little facts about the Lantern Festival.
Lunar New Year falls in January or February.
The Lantern Festival ends the New Year holiday.
In China, red is a lucky color.
Many lanterns are made of thin paper.
More New Year around the world
The New Year Around the World group also has a dragon dance, twelve grapes and a sparkly ball drop on a skyscraper.
🌍 More from “New Year Around the World”:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Big circles: Round lanterns are easy to fill.
- Cute kids: The kawaii faces put everyone in a good mood.
- Explore the world: A first look at celebrations in other countries.
- Color practice: Lots of lanterns invite kids to switch colors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
Ideal for kids about 2 to 4: the lanterns are big, round spaces with thick lines.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Chunky crayons or jumbo markers work well for the big lanterns.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Lichterfest.