Chinese Festivals
节日jié rì
Among the Chinese Festivals
celebrated throughout the year are
Chinese New Year 春 节chūn jié
First day of the Lunar Year
It is also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival 春节chūn jié.
The Lantern Festival 元宵节yuán xiāo jié
The 15th day of the first lunar month.
This festival marks the first full moon of the year.
In Malaysia / Singapore: Chap Goh Meh
This is the celebration for the first full moon of the year. It also signifies the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Qing Ming 清明节qīng míng jié
Early April
This Tomb Sweeping Day is also known as the Clear and Bright Festival / Pure Brightness Festival.
Duanwu 端午节 duān wǔ jié
This festival, also known as Dragon Boat Festival commemorates Qu Yuan and falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month.
Hungry Ghost Festival 中元节 zhōng yuán jié
This festival is also known as Festival of the Dead Spirits During this festival, Chinese Taoists line up a variety of activities to appease the ghosts that are released from the realm of spirits. This festival falls on the 15th day of the 7th month.
Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节 zhōng qiū jié
This is also known as the Mooncake Festival. It is associated with the Legend of the Lady in the Moon, Chang'e 嫦娥 cháng é.
Dongzhi Festival 冬至dōng zhì
This is also called the Winter Solstice Festival. During this "Chinese Thanksgiving" festival, sweet dumplings known as tangyuan are eaten.
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Chinese New Year 春 节chūn jié
First day of the Lunar Year
It is also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival 春节chūn jié.
The Lantern Festival 元宵节yuán xiāo jié
The 15th day of the first lunar month.
This festival marks the first full moon of the year.
In Malaysia / Singapore: Chap Goh Meh
This is the celebration for the first full moon of the year. It also signifies the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Qing Ming 清明节qīng míng jié
Early April
This Tomb Sweeping Day is also known as the Clear and Bright Festival / Pure Brightness Festival.
Duanwu 端午节 duān wǔ jié
This festival, also known as Dragon Boat Festival commemorates Qu Yuan and falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month.
Hungry Ghost Festival 中元节 zhōng yuán jié
This festival is also known as Festival of the Dead Spirits During this festival, Chinese Taoists line up a variety of activities to appease the ghosts that are released from the realm of spirits. This festival falls on the 15th day of the 7th month.
Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节 zhōng qiū jié
This is also known as the Mooncake Festival. It is associated with the Legend of the Lady in the Moon, Chang'e 嫦娥 cháng é.
Dongzhi Festival 冬至dōng zhì
This is also called the Winter Solstice Festival. During this "Chinese Thanksgiving" festival, sweet dumplings known as tangyuan are eaten.
Learn more about Chinese and China HERE. Touch / Click here.
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