All upcoming holidays for China.

China is a culturally rich country with a long history of celebrating holidays and festivals. Some of the most popular holidays celebrated in China include:

1. Chinese New Year: Also known as Spring Festival, this is the most important holiday in China. It usually falls in late January or early February and is celebrated for 15 days. People decorate their homes with red lanterns and give red envelopes filled with money to children.

2. Lantern Festival: This festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations and takes place on the 15th day of the first lunar month. People light lanterns and eat tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls).

3. Qingming Festival: Also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, this festival is held on April 4th or 5th. People visit the graves of their ancestors and offer food, flowers, and incense.

4. Dragon Boat Festival: This festival is held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month (usually in June). People race dragon boats and eat zongzi (sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves).

5. Mid-Autumn Festival: Also known as Moon Festival, this holiday falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month (usually in September). People eat mooncakes and admire the full moon.

6. National Day: This holiday celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1st. There are parades and fireworks displays across the country.

These are just a few of the many holidays celebrated in China. Each holiday has its own unique traditions and customs, making China a fascinating and diverse country to explore.

Holidays in China

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