Chinese Traditional Festivals in English
Introduction
As we all know, China has a long history and a rich culture. Among the many customs and traditions, the festivals are an integral part of Chinese culture. In the lunar calendar, there are 12 months, and each month has a different festival. In this article, we will focus on how to say the traditional festivals from January to December in English, with the example of the Qingming Festival.
The Qingming Festival
Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox. It usually falls on April 4th or 5th in the solar calendar. On this day, Chinese people usually visit and clean their ancestors' graves, offer sacrifice and burn paper money, as well as enjoy the spring scenery.
The Qingming Festival dates back more than 2,500 years. It originated from the Cold Food Festival during the Zhou Dynasty, and has evolved into a combination of both ancestor worship and spring outing. The festival is not only a day to show respect to ancestors, but also a time to embrace nature and enjoy the spring.
Other Traditional Festivals
- January: Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
- February: Lantern Festival
- March: Qingming Festival
- April: Pure Brightness Festival (Hanshi Festival)
- May: Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival)
- June: Double Seventh Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day)
- July: Qixi Festival (Chinese love story festival)
- August: Ghost Festival (Hungry Ghost Festival)
- September: Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival)
- October: Double Ninth Festival (Senior Citizen's Day)
- November: Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi Festival)
- December: Laba Festival
These festivals play an important role in Chinese culture and are deeply loved by the Chinese people. They not only have a fascinating history, but also provide a unique way to experience Chinese traditions and customs.
