The riddles were written on lanterns and hung up in the streets. A prize was awarded to whoever could solve them. With time, the custom of riddle-guessing faded away, to be replaced by singing and dancing to the accompaniment of small orchestras.
謎語寫在燈上，懸於街市任人選題猜謎，內容包羅萬象，天文、地理，經史辭賦都在涵蓋之內，猜中者可獲獎賞。