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古代建筑 Ancient Architecture 塔 pagoda 琉璃塔 glazed stupa 舍利塔 dagoba; sarira stupa ( a pagoda for Buddhist relics ) 舍利子 sarira remains from cremation of Buddha's of saints' body 喇叭塔 Lamaist pagoda 楼 storied buildings 钟楼 bell tower 鼓楼 drum tower 阁 pavilion 烽火台 beacon tower 华表 ornamental column 牌坊 memorial archway 传统节日 Traditional Festivals 拜年 paying a New Year call 爆竹 firecracker 鞭炮 a string of small firecrackers 除夕 New Year's Eve 春节 Spring Festival 春联 Spring Festival couplets (conveying best wishes for the year ) 辞旧迎新 bid farewell to the old and usher in the new; ring out the old year and ring in the new 大扫除 year-end household cleaning 灯谜 lantern riddles 登高 hill climbing 端午节 Dragon Boat Festival 恭喜发财 May you be prosperous! / Wish you all the best! 观灯 viewing the lanterns 贺岁片 New Year film 饺子 dumplings (with meat and vegetable stuffing ) | 
