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DBF is the national festival of China that is celebrated every year in the memory of a Chinese poet. It is said that Chiu Yuan was a poet who had a suicide by drowning himself in a river. The festival is celebrated on the exact date; he had drowned himself in the river i.e. the [...]
Events within festivals Festivals are often based around one or two main events, with food stalls, entertainment, and carnival games to keep people entertained. Some are based around temples or shrines, others hanabi (Fireworks), and still others around contests where the participants sport loin cloths (see: Hadaka Matsuri). Local festivals (matsuri) Stalls selling food or [...]
The Year of the Rabbit – you are a Rabbit if you were born in Feb –Jan of the following years: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 The Chinese New Year Is based on the Lunar Calendar and is the most important celebration of the Chinese Calendar. It is also known as the [...]
Recently, sponsored by the brand in China Industry Alliance, the first Chinese Brand Festival came to an end, after a strong brand on the 800 layers of screening, the final awards announced. Weights high brand in China Billboard unit, Gome not only won the symbol “Top Ten Chinese retail brand” Gold Spectrum Award, also winning [...]
Once a British colony, Singapore is world renowned as an industrial hub and a shoppers paradise. Armed with a high economic growth and brimming with prosperous business ventures, this is not surprising. However, being the home of residents from a variety of cultures Singapore is also a destination which proudly exhibits a vibrant combination of [...]
Valentine’s Day is a day of lovers and romantic personnel. One of the favorable romantic days of the year is Valentine’s Day, when lovers usually purchase valentine day gifts, red roses, chocolate, teddies and many more love gifts for their valentine. It is day dedicated to love partner to express true love and feelings to [...]
Malaysia’s rich blend of Chinese and Indian cultures along with the native Malay makes for a unique cornucopia of festivals all year round. One of the most exciting Malaysian festivals is Thaipusam, a Hindu festival celebrated in January or February. But be warned, with its body piercing, mutilations and frantic parades, it’s not for [...]
Every nation has its own folk festivals. Those festivals give people a chance to be away from their regular work and everyday worries to enjoy them and to develop kinship and friendship. The Christmas is the most important day in the western world, while Spring Festival is the most important day in China. I believe [...]
We have come to the end of the 15 day cycle that began the Lunar New Year on 3 Feb 2011. It is now the festival of lights known as the Lantern Festival and the End of the Chinese New Year celebrations. **** The People of the Moon: Lantern Festival 2011 and the End of [...]
Qixi Festival falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month on Chinese calendar. There are quite a few stories which make it different names on that day, for example, The Daughters Festival. This is the most popular and romantic story, which makes it the Chinese Valentines Day. The ox was really an immortal [...]
Mostly known for its wealth of higher education institutions, Boston is a city capable of attracting tourists as well. The capital city of the State of Massachusetts, Boston is its financial, education, cultural and political centre. As the city is the home to several universities it is also the home to a vast number of [...]
On the 8th day of the 12th lunar month the festival of Laba takes place.Friends and family gather together to make porridge from many different types of grains. The reason behind this festival is to remind people of the neccessity of knowing how to work. The story goes that once upon a time, a newly [...]
Sichuan Opera has distinct place in the festivals and operas of China. Characterized by unique solos, refined acting, rich percussion, and talented comedians, Sichuan Opera has become the most popular Chinese cultural traditions since last many years. These performances are presented by best Chinese artists whose skills are unparalleled in the world. For the artistic [...]
Chinese lanterns can be ‘devastating to countryside’ warns Agriculture minister Guests at weddings, festivals and parties have been urged by the government not to release Chinese sky lanterns this summer because they can harm livestock and spark wildfires in the dry countryside. The Yellow Emperor, Ancestor of Chinese Civilization According to Chinese legend, the Yellow [...]
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