Dragon lantern, also known as 'Dragon Dance', is one of the Chinese folk lighting and dance forms, popular in many places in China. Its creation is very difficult, the technology it incorporates is also more complex, and the materials are broad and lively. There are many kinds of lanterns, as listed below: there are dragon lanterns, palace lanterns, gauze lanterns, flower blue lanterns, dragon and phoenix lanterns, angular lights, tree and ground lights, fireworks lanterns, mushroom lights, etc.

However, because the annual lantern festival can attract millions of tourists to watch, the most attractive item among various sightseeing activities in Taiwan is also one of the most representative items of Taiwanese art. Palace lanterns are special handmade lanterns that are world-renowned in China. The earliest surviving palace lanterns are those of the Ming Dynasty collected by the Palace Museum. Angular shape and so on.Features: Each section of internal burning candles is called 'Long Lantern', and non-burning candles are called 'Bron'.

The creation of modern lanterns must be integrated into: structure, mechanics, electricity, aesthetics, material science party light bulb and other specialized disciplines and creativity, among all artistic creations, the most difficult one. There is a dragon head in front of the dragon lantern, and the number of the middle sections of the body varies, but it is generally singular, and there is a stick under each section to support it. Modern lantern art has gradually deviated from the traditional lantern practice, and innovated works of art with unique local flavors. The shapes are round, square, cylindrical, and more.

The production of palace lanterns is very complex, mainly using carved wood, carved bamboo, and copper as the skeleton, and then inlaid with gauze, glass or horn pieces, on which various auspicious and festive themes such as landscapes, flowers and birds, and figures are painted. Palace lanterns have this name because they are mostly made and used by imperial palaces and government offices

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