In response to Fo Guang Shan’s lantern painting activity, Vancouver Fo Guang Shan Three Acts of Goodness Children’s School incorporated lantern painting into their class on November 17, 2024. The young Bodhisattvas used the traditional craft of lacquer painting, recognized as an intangible cultural heritage, to decorate lanterns. In addition to creating colorful designs by blending lacquer pigments in water, they also painted on the lanterns. 

The children also wrote their Chinese New Year’s wishes on small cards, expressing their hopes for the coming year. The vibrant, beautifully painted lanterns bring new energy and blessings for the New Year. These lanterns are set to be showcased at Fo Guang Shan 2025 Chinese New Year Festival Peace Lantern Exhibition.