What are the traditional festivals in China?
There are many traditional festivals in China each year, and the Chinese celebrate their festivals in different ways. Most of the festivals are related to some story which usually sings the praises of a historical figure, describes a beautiful legend or wishes a good harvest and happiness. All the traditional festivals are based on the Chinese lunar calendar which has about 20 to 30 days difference from the international calendar. You will be fortunate if you come to China during one of these festivals, when you will get a glimpse of the ancient culture, values and customs of the Chinese nation through the celebration of these Chinese traditional festivals. Spring Festival This is the Chinese New Year on the first day of the first month in the lunar calendar, usually falling in early February. It is the most important festival in China and in other parts of the world where there are Chinese communities. Like Christmas Day in the West, this festival is a family celebration when the whol
