The streets around the ancient Jokhang Temple and other monasteries in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang Autonomous Region, were crowded on Sunday as thousands of pilgrims arrived to visit the sites in celebration of the annual Pal Lhamo festival.
December 17, 2024
2024-12-17
In celebration of the Qiang New Year festival's inscription on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list on Dec. 5, young people from the ancient city of Qiang in Maoxian County, dressed in traditional attire, gathered to perform a vibrant Qiang Salang dance, delighting visitors.
December 10, 2024
2024-12-10
Appreciating chrysanthemums, drinking wine, socializing with friends and composing poems during the Chongyang Festival have been popular in China since the third century. These folk customs continue to be widely observed across the country today.
October 10, 2024
2024-10-10
The Dragon Head-raising Day is on the second day of the second lunar month. This year, it falls on March 11. Its customs are closely related to ancient Chinese people's worship of nature and their dependence on agriculture for sustenance.
March 11, 2024
2024-03-11
Over 7.2 billion passenger trips were made from Jan. 26-Feb. 27 — the first 33 days of the 40-day Chinese New Year travel rush — setting a new record, the minister of transport said at a press conference Wednesday.
February 29, 2024
2024-02-29
The Lantern Festival is on the 15th day of the first lunar month. Families reunite for this festival to celebrate the first full moon of the lunar New Year. This year, it falls on Feb. 24.
February 24, 2024
2024-02-24
As a traditional festival custom, worshiping the God of Fortune on the fifth day of the first lunar month is another important activity that follows the celebrations on the first day. In 2024, this day falls on Feb. 14.
February 14, 2024
2024-02-14
On the fourth day of the first lunar month, families traditionally eat the leftovers of the big dinners made during the past several days. It prevents wasting food and shows respect for families' hard work. In 2024, it falls on Feb. 13.
February 13, 2024
2024-02-13
On the third day of the first lunar month, people tend to sleep late to recover from staying up late on New Year's Eve and the first two days of the holiday. In 2024, it falls on Feb. 12.
February 12, 2024
2024-02-12
On the second day of the first lunar month, a married daughter usually goes back to her parents' home along with her husband and children. Therefore, this day is also called the Day for Welcoming the Son-in-law. In 2024, it falls on Feb. 11.
February 11, 2024
2024-02-11
The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is on the first day of the first lunar month. It usually falls in late January or early February, heralding the beginning of spring. This year, it falls on Feb. 10.
February 10, 2024
2024-02-10
The New Year's Eve is on the 30th day of the 12th lunar month, the day before Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Feb. 9. As a symbol of family reunion, the annual New Year's Eve feast is extremely important.
February 9, 2024
2024-02-09
The Couplets-pasting Day is on the 29th day of the 12th lunar month, two days before Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Feb. 8. Families usually paste Spring Festival couplets to express their wishes for the new year.
February 8, 2024
2024-02-08
Learn about the Spring Festival and all the customs, traditions, and history associated with China's most important holiday with Einar Tangen. From the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, we wish everyone a great Year of the Dragon.
February 7, 2024
2024-02-07
The Bread-steaming Day is on the 28th day of the 12th lunar month, three days before Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Feb. 7. Steamed bread was a must-have on this day in the past.
February 7, 2024
2024-02-07
The Clothes-washing Day is on the 27th day of the 12th lunar month, four days before Spring Festival. This year, it falls on Feb. 6.
February 6, 2024
2024-02-06
In 2024, the Meat-preparing Day falls on Feb. 5, five days before Spring Festival. From this day, dishes for the sumptuous New Year's Eve feast are prepared in succession.
February 5, 2024
2024-02-05
Many families like to make tofu or tofu dishes on the 25th day of the 12th lunar month, six days before Spring Festival. In 2024, the Tofu-dish-making Day falls on Feb. 4.
February 4, 2024
2024-02-04
Families traditionally clean their homes on the 24th day of the 12th lunar month, seven days before Spring Festival. In 2024, the House-cleaning Day falls on Feb. 3.
February 3, 2024
2024-02-03
Little New Year, regarded as the prologue to Spring Festival, is celebrated on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month in North China and on the 24th day of the same month in South China.
February 2, 2024
2024-02-02
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