Anyuan Lantern Making Skills (the fourth batch of provincial-level) Anyuan Lantern is a traditional folk handicraft. The making craft originated in the Ming Dynasty. After the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, lantern performances have become popular in the territory. Folk lanterns are colorful, including dragon lanterns, lion lanterns, ox-belt tea lanterns, phoenix lanterns, clam shell lanterns, carp lanterns, revolving lanterns, etc.