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Chinese Festivals
Chinese
Festivals are very important part of Chinese history, each festival is
rich on tradition, excitement and participation.
Chinese Festivals occur throughout the Lunar year. As Chinese official
solar calendar year and the traditional Lunar year are different, the
festivals fall on different dates each year.
The formation of traditional festivals went through a long process of
historical and cultural accumulation in different time frames. Most
traditional festivals took shape during the Qin Dynasty (221BC - 206
BC), further developed in the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) and well
established by Tang Dynasty ( 618-907).
The
particular festivals introduced below are of special interest to the
Chinese people and regarded and celebrated as important holidays.
Through our introduction, you will understand the traditional Chinese
holidays, their meanings and Chinese cultural heritage, which will help
you enjoy and participate in the special celebrations.
First Day of
the First Month of the lunar year
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15th Day of
the First Month of the lunar year
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The Clear & Bright Festival
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5th Day of
the 5th Month
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Qixi Festival
7th Day of
the 7th Month
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Moon Festival
15th Day of
the 8th Month
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Double Ninth
(Elder Day)
9th Day of
the 9th Month
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Winter
Solstice Festival
The first
day of Winter start in December
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