Festivals are an integral element of Chinese culture. In this article, we deal briefly the 9 major Chinese festivals that anyone needs to know
China’s Official Public Holiday Schedule for 2020
China has 7 public holidays of national character. New Year, the Spring Festival, the Tomb Sweeping Festival, Labor Day, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day. The Chinese government released its official holiday schedule for 2020 through its website www.gov.cn on November…
Chinese Traditional Lanterns: History, Meaning, and How They Are Used
The traditional Chinese lantern is probably one of the most renowned symbols of Chinese culture all around the world. Many Chinese restaurants or Chinese-themed buildings featured the Chinese traditional lantern at their entrance, even outside China. Thus, even foreigners can easily associate the bright-red,…
Chinese Kites History and Origin
Kites can nowadays be seen in parks throughout the world, but they were invented in China more than 2000 years ago. Today, people usually use them for fun and entertainment, but they actually played an important role in Chinese history. We will describe the origin and history of Chinese kites, and you…
