Articles in Holidays and Festivals

Happy Chinese New Year - Words of Wisdom for the Year of the Fire Monkey

Happy Chinese New Year! 2016 is the year of the fire monkey, so prepare yourself for a passionately cheeky, clever & courageous year of the monkey.

16 Feb 2016
By Nathan Thomas

立春 - Lìchūn, The Beginning of Spring in China

Spring in China has now officially sprung. Beijing local Lao Guo has written an article about what to eat and how to stay healthy during this time of year.

16 Feb 2016
By Nathan Thomas

Winter in China - Festivals

During winter there are lots of festivals in China, some all over the country (like New Year) and some in different cities: Winter time is festival time.

7 Nov 2012
By Hutong School

Golden Week - Shenme? What is that?

China has two Golden Weeks: one in fall and one at the beginning of every new year, known as chūnjié or Spring Festival, celebrated in January or February.

2 Oct 2012
By Hutong School

Where do Dragons and Boats meet? At China's oldest Festival!

The Dragon Boat Festival (Duānwǔ jié), a famous Chinese tradition, is marked by boats designed to look like dragons which race on China's important rivers.

25 Jun 2012
By Hutong School

Qingming Festival! Or was it Pure Brightness Festival? Tomb Sweeping Day?

Qingming Festival (清明节 - Qīngmíng jié), or Pure Brightness Festival or Tomb Sweeping Day, is a national festival that goes back more than 2500 years!

5 Apr 2012
By Hutong School