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Chinese people around the world are ready for the lunar new year, also known in Chinese as Spring Festival 春节 Chūnjié – the Year of the Ox! As it’s celebrated according to the lunar calendar, in 2021 it falls tomorrow, February 12th.
Read on to take a look at the origins of, and stories behind, one of the world’s most celebrated holidays!
The year is winding down and we’re entering a quiet period leading up to Chinese New Year. But there’s one more festival to go – Double Ninth, also known as the Chongyang Festival. What’s this festival all about?
Read on to find out more!
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Looking for something different to do for all the family this Halloween? Join Cultural Keys on October 31st for a unique mash-up of Halloween and traditional Chinese culture!
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Love Halloween? Well, China has its own version, celebrated this year on September 2nd: the Hungry Ghost Festival (中元节 Zhōng Yuán Jié ). It is in fact just one day in a whole month where the gates of Hell are open and the dead walk among us…
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As of the start of the Lixia solar term on May 5th , summer has officially started in China! Now we’re moving into June, there are several notable summer days to pay attention to. The best-known festival this month is the Dragon Boat Festival on the 25th, but what else does June have in store for us?
Read on to find out!
Continue reading “Noteworthy Dates in the Chinese Calendar: June 2020 Edition”