When did round lanterns appear? My classmate said it was specially made for the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China. I can't find it online. If you know about it, please tell me.

Chinese lanterns are also collectively known as lanterns. It originated in the Western Han Dynasty more than 1,800 years ago. Every year around the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, people hang up red lanterns symbolizing reunion to create a festive atmosphere. Later, lanterns became a symbol of happiness for the Chinese people. Through the inheritance and development of lantern artists of past generations, rich and colorful varieties and superb craftsmanship have been formed. Types include: palace lanterns, gauze lanterns, chandeliers, etc. In terms of shapes, there are figures, landscapes, flowers and birds, dragons and phoenixes, fish and insects, etc. In addition, there are revolving lanterns specially designed for people to enjoy. Chinese lanterns combine painting art, paper-cutting, paper binding, thorn stitching and other techniques, and are made of bamboo, wood, rattan, wheat straw, animal horn, metal, damask and silk produced in various regions.