As a further introduction to the lunar calendar, it’s helpful to look at its most colorful
and widely observed parts: the seven major festivals distributed throughout the year.
Spring Festival begins with the first day of the lunar new year (occurs any time in a two week period centered around February 4) and extends over a fifteen day period. There are many observations and celebrations, but the central theme is family reunion.
Lantern Festival is a night for beautiful lanterns in many shapes, fireworks, and feasting, closes the fifteen day period of the spring celebration.
Clear Bright occurs roughly around April 4 or 5, shortly after the spring solstice, and is a day to visit the cemeteries, remember the dead, and focus on our ancestors.
Dragon Boat Festival is observed on the fifth day of the fifth moon features competitive rowing races and honors Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet who lived nearly 2300 years ago.
Double Seven is so named because it is held on the seventh day of the seventh moon. Sometimes called Chinese Valentine’s Day, it is a day for lovers and romance. Introduction xvii
Moon Festival occurs on the fifteenth day of the eighth moon. It is also known as the MidAutumn Festival, and celebrates the time when the full moon appears largest.
Double Nine Festival is the ninth day of the ninth moon, celebrating the harvest, chrysanthemums, and the elderly. It’s been adapted in China as Senior’s Day.
Spring Festival begins with the first day of the lunar new year (occurs any time in a two week period centered around February 4) and extends over a fifteen day period. There are many observations and celebrations, but the central theme is family reunion.
Lantern Festival is a night for beautiful lanterns in many shapes, fireworks, and feasting, closes the fifteen day period of the spring celebration.
Clear Bright occurs roughly around April 4 or 5, shortly after the spring solstice, and is a day to visit the cemeteries, remember the dead, and focus on our ancestors.
Dragon Boat Festival is observed on the fifth day of the fifth moon features competitive rowing races and honors Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet who lived nearly 2300 years ago.
Double Seven is so named because it is held on the seventh day of the seventh moon. Sometimes called Chinese Valentine’s Day, it is a day for lovers and romance. Introduction xvii
Moon Festival occurs on the fifteenth day of the eighth moon. It is also known as the MidAutumn Festival, and celebrates the time when the full moon appears largest.
Double Nine Festival is the ninth day of the ninth moon, celebrating the harvest, chrysanthemums, and the elderly. It’s been adapted in China as Senior’s Day.
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