The Chinese people are known around the world for their alternative medicine, exquisite
Chinese cuisine, and their colorful tradition also showcased through their festivals. Here
are some of the most famous Chinese festivals:
Chinese Moon Festival
Also known as the mid-autumn festival, Chinese Moon Festival is one of the most important
events in China. It hosts family reunions as they get together to wait for the full moon.
They family sing moon poems and eat moon cakes together.
Chinese Lantern Festival
The Chinese Lantern Festival is when you'll see children holding paper lanterns to temples
at night. The festival tradition includes solving riddles on those lanterns. The festival
ends on the Chinese New Year.
Highlights of these Chinese festivals
The Moon Festival is not only known for its moon cakes but also for its legends. One of
them says that Chang Er lived in the moon, so during the festival, you'll see her "dancing
on the moon." Watching the full moon is also best enjoyed by couples who eat moon cakes
together and drink some wine.
Like the Moon Festival, there are also a lot of legends surrounding the existence of the
Lantern Festival. For most people, however, the festival is simply about fostering good
relationships among families and for giving tribute to higher beings.
