Tag: lunar calendar
Why Do Guangdong People Bury Their Dragon Boats After the Dragon Boat Festival?
The river-filled regions of Guangdong have maintained the tradition of Dragon Boat Festival races for...
What Does ‘Duanwu’ Mean? The Ancient Traditions Behind the Dragon Boat Festival
China has three major traditional festivals. Do you know which three they are? They are the Duanwu Festival...
Understanding the Traditional Chinese Calendar in the Year of the Rabbit
Have you ever wondered why Chinese holidays — such as the New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the...
Total Eclipse: ‘Blood Moon’ to Be Visible Across Much of Americas and Asia on Nov. 8
People across much of the Americas, Australia, the Pacific islands, and Asia will be able to see the...
Lantern Festival: Traditions for the End of China’s Holiday Season
By Ally Wang This year, the Chinese lunar new year fell on Feb. 1 — day 1 of the 1st lunar month (...