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Brief Introduction of Traditional Chinese Festivals

Brief Introduction of Traditional Chinese Festivals

2013-09-16

There are Eight Traditional Festivals very important in Chinese history, they are Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival,Double Seventh Festival, Mid-autumn Festival, Chongyang Festival and Winter Solstice.

Characterized by diverse styles and themes, traditional Chinese festivals are an important part of the country's history and culture, both ancient and modern. A close relationship exists between many of the traditional festivals and chronology, mathematics, the Chinese Calendar and the twenty-four solar terms. Many of the customs connected with the traditional festivals have links with religious devotions, superstitions and myths. The form which most of the festivals take today was established around the time of the Han Dynasty (206BC - 220) and for many years, various eminent poets have written countless masterpieces describing the festivals and are still recited regularly today.

Almost every festival has its own unique origins and customs which reflect the traditional practices and morality of the whole Chinese nation and its people. The grandest and most popular festivals are the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Qingming Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-autumn Festival, etc.

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