Lampion Merah di Kampung Lama
The Red Lantern in the Old Village
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Setiap tahun, kampung kecil di lereng gunung ini menjadi hidup dengan cahaya lampion merah.Every year, this small village on the mountain slope comes alive with the light of red lanterns. Lina pulang ke sana setelah lima tahun merantau di kota besar.Lina returned there after five years living away in the big city. "Nenek, kenapa kita selalu menggantung lampion merah setiap Festival Bulan?" tanya Lina sambil membantu neneknya menyalakan lilin."Grandma, why do we always hang red lanterns every Moon Festival?" Lina asked while helping her grandmother light a candle. Nenek tersenyum dan menjawab, "Lampion ini bukan hanya hiasan, Nak.Grandma smiled and replied, "This lantern is not just decoration, child. Warnanya yang merah melambangkan keberanian dan harapan agar keluarga kita tetap bersatu meski zaman berubah."Its red color symbolizes courage and hope so that our family stays united even though times change."
Malam itu, Lina menggantung lampion paling tinggi di depan rumah dengan hati yang penuh syukur.That night, Lina hung the highest lantern in front of the house with a heart full of gratitude.
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