The Festivals in China – Part One

If you know some Chinese information, you will feel that there are variety festivals in people’s life. China is a country that has deep and extensive history, and Chinese cultural festival exposes a rich part of its cultural elements and servers as an important role in Chinese Culture.
With open and communication to the world, some new festivals were also created by Chinese, and now let’s have a look on which festivals will be celebrated in China.
The New Year’s Day
It falls on the 1st, Jan. of the year and marks the beginning of a year. Chinese will get three days holiday.
Spring Festival
It is the most important festival in China, and commonly known celebrated on the first day of the Chinese first lunar month until the 15th day, actually, Chinese celebrates this big festival on the last day of last lunar year. Many things and activities will be done during this day, and it means a farewell for the last year and welcoming a new year and best wishes for this coming year.
Lantern Festival
It comes on the 15th of the Chinese first lunar month and it marks the end of the Spring Festival. On this day, people usually like eating round sweet dumplings which symbolizing family reunion and handing colorful lanterns and playing lantern games. Of cause, lots of beautiful fireworks will be crackled across the sky.
The International Working Women’s Day
On the 8th, March, is the day for women of the world and protect and prove the women’s equal rights.
Arbor Day
Arbor Day, is on Mach 12 and also known as Tree-planting Day. The idea for it came from Nebraska and aims to call on more and more people to protect the environment.
Tomb Sweeping Festival
It is also called Qingming festival and usually falling on April 4-6 each year. This is a day for people to show their respect and love to the dead. Some outdoor activities will be hold like climbing mountains.
International Labor Day
Labor’s Day is on May 1st, it is an international day for workers. Chinese people will also get some days for holiday to have a rest and enjoy themselves.
Chinese Youth Day
It is held on May 4th, this is a day for people to commemorate the beginning of the May Fourth Movement in 1919, which is an important day in history for Chinese.