Festivals in China
China, being a culturally diverse and fervent society, celebrates various festivals. Different regions or ethnic groups have their own festivals depending on the local customs and the ethnic culture. The most important and popular national festivals of China are Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. The below is a list of some traditional Chinese festivals, tourist festivals and ethnic fetivals.
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Lantern Festival
Lantern Festival or Yuanxiao Jie is a traditional Chinese festival, which is fall on the 15th of the first month of the Chinese New Year. It is the last day of two weeks long Chinese New Year celebration. Yuan literally means first, while Xiao refers to night....
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Spring Festival
When we think about Chinese holidays, Chinese New Year comes to mind first. And, it should. That's because Chinese New Year is by far the largest, most festive holiday of the year. While we refer to it as "Chinese" New Year, it is widely celebrated in...