Chinese traditional festivals and culture

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Chinese traditional festivals and culture

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How many traditional festivals are there in China?

17

170

1700

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According to statistics, there are more than 1,700 traditional festivals celebrated by China's 56 ethnic groups from ancient times to the present, of which about 500 are celebrated by the Han ethnicity, and more than 1,200 by the minority ethnicities. Some of these festivals are shared by many ethnic groups, while others are unique to a specific ethnicity. The traditional festivals of each region and ethnicity are all part of the Chinese national festival system and have played a role in enriching and developing the festival culture of the Chinese nation.

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02

Which festival is the most important for Chinese people?

Spring Festival

Mid-Autumn

Christmas

Qingming

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The Spring Festival marks the beginning of the lunar new year and is one of China's most important traditional festivals. Its origins can be traced back to ritual activities during the Shang Dynasty, evolving over thousands of years into a rich celebration of customs. The Spring Festival is more than just a holiday; it symbolizes family reunion and hope. During the Spring Festival, people clean their houses thoroughly, hang up Spring Festival couplets and lanterns, prepare a reunion dinner, gather as a family, eat dumplings, set off fireworks, exchange New Year greetings, and give red envelopes to children. The Spring Festival holiday usually lasts for a week, making it one of the longest public holidays of the year.

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03

On which Chinese festival do people eat zongzi(rice dumplings)?

Mid-Autumn

Dragon Boat Festival

New Year's Eve

Lantern Festival

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There are several theories about the origins of the Dragon Boat Festival, the most widely known being to commemorate the patriot poet Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan, during the Warring States period, drowned himself in the Miluo River as a form of protest against corruption. To honor him, people race dragon boats and eat zongzi (rice dumplings) on this day. Traditional customs of the Dragon Boat Festival include dragon boat racing, eating zongzi, hanging calamus and wormwood, and drinking realgar wine. These customs are mainly to commemorate Qu Yuan and to pray for health and ward off evil.

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04

Which traditional Chinese festival do people eat mooncakes?

Spring Festival

Mid-Autumn Festival

Lantern Festival

Halloween

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The Mid-Autumn Festival originated from ancient moon worship, historically associated with harvest and reunion. By the Tang Dynasty, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival had become a nationwide tradition. The festival not only celebrates the harvest but is also a time for family gatherings. The main customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival include moon gazing, eating mooncakes, carrying lanterns, and setting off lanterns. Eating mooncakes and admiring the moon symbolize reunion and are the most characteristic traditions of this festival.

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05

What do Chinese people do on Qingming Festival?

Tomb sweeping

Eat a mooncake

Eat zongzi

Do nothing

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Primarily a day for ancestor worship and tomb sweeping, the Qingming Festival originated from the Cold Food Festival during the Zhou Dynasty. It later merged with the natural features of the Qingming season, forming the current Qingming Festival. The festival is not only for commemorating ancestors but also an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature in spring. Traditional customs of the Qingming Festival include tomb sweeping, ancestor worship, spring outings, and kite flying. Through these activities, people express their remembrance for ancestors while enjoying the scenery of spring.

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06

Which traditional Chinese festival involves riddles?

Lantern Festival

Double-ninth Day

Spring Festival

Dragon Boat Festival

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Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. It dates back to the Han Dynasty, initially associated with Buddhist traditions. The festival has evolved to symbolize reunion and social harmony. The main activities include watching and releasing lanterns, solving lantern riddles, eating tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls), and participating in lion and dragon dances. The lanterns and tangyuan symbolize family unity and happiness.

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07

The traditional Chinese Valentine's Day is called?

Qixi

Tiangou

Qingming

Xiuenai

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Known as the Chinese Valentine's Day, the Qixi Festival is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. It originates from the romantic legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, a love story between two stars in the sky. The festival emphasizes love and the romantic relationship between couples. Traditional customs include making offerings to the stars of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, weaving, threading needles under moonlight, and preparing special foods. It's a day for lovers to express their feelings and for single people to pray for love.

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08

Is it a tradition to climb mountains on the Double Ninth Festival in China?

Yes

No

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Held on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month, the Double Ninth Festival has its roots in ancient Chinese beliefs that associate the number nine with yang energy and longevity. It's a day to respect the elderly and celebrate long life. People traditionally climb mountains, appreciate chrysanthemum flowers, drink chrysanthemum wine, and eat double ninth cake. These activities are believed to have health benefits and symbolize the overcoming of difficulties.

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