花灯最早起源于唐代。它是汉族百姓民间庆祝新春佳节(正月十五晚上)自编自演自乐的民间歌舞。形式多样,有龙灯、狮灯,及龙狮合在一起的龙狮灯。对于它的起源,珊在只能从反映唐代历史的电影及电视连续剧中得到一定的了解。随着历史的发展,朝代的更换,产生于中原的花灯也传入了云南边疆地区的各地。传入云南的花灯就称之为云南花灯。传入云南各县的花灯就用县的名称相称。如传入云南县(祥云县)的叫云南花灯,传入 Lantern originated in the Tang Dynasty. It is a folk celebration of the Chinese people Spring Festival (the first lunar January 15th) self-directed folk song and dance. Various forms, dragon lamp, lion lamp, dragon lion and lion together. For its origins, Shan can only get some understanding from movies and television series that reflect the history of the Tang Dynasty. With the development of history and the replacement of dynasties, the lanterns originating from the Central Plains were also introduced to various parts of the border areas of Yunnan. Incoming Yunnan lantern called Yunnan lantern. The lanterns introduced into the counties in Yunnan Province are commensurate with the name of the county. Such as the introduction of Yunnan (Xiangyun County) called Yunnan lantern, introduced