传统节日

The most important festival. Families gather for reunion dinner, red envelopes (hongbao) are exchanged, and fireworks drive away the Nian monster.

The first full moon of the year. Lanterns of all shapes illuminate the night, and tangyuan (sweet rice balls) symbolize family unity.

Tomb Sweeping Day. Families visit ancestral graves to clean and offer food, showing respect for those who came before.

Races of dragon-shaped boats commemorate the poet Qu Yuan. Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) are eaten for protection.

The Chinese Valentine's Day. The Weaving Maiden and Oxherd reunite across the Milky Way, and lovers pray for happiness.

The harvest moon is at its fullest. Families share mooncakes and gaze at the moon, where the Jade Rabbit pounds elixirs.

Chongyang Festival. Climbing mountains and drinking chrysanthemum wine bring good health and longevity.

The shortest day of the year. Families eat tangyuan or dumplings, marking the return of longer days.