The year, the Chinese way

Festivals

传 统 节 日

Every Chinese festival hides a story — a goddess on the moon, a beast that fears red, a poet who gave his life to a river. Start with the one closest to your heart.

中秋
Autumn · Sept–Oct

Mid-Autumn FestivalReady

Mooncakes, lanterns and the full-moon reunion — with the Chang'e legend at its heart.

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春节
Winter · Jan–Feb

Lunar New YearComing soon

Red envelopes, the Nian beast, and the world's largest annual celebration.

端午
Summer · Jun

Dragon Boat FestivalComing soon

Dragon boats, sticky rice dumplings, and the poet who gave his life to the river.

清明
Spring · Apr

QingmingComing soon

The day families sweep the graves of their ancestors and remember.

七夕
Summer · Aug

QixiComing soon

China's Valentine's Day — two lovers allowed to meet only once a year.

元宵
Winter · Feb

Lantern FestivalComing soon

The glowing finale of the New Year — a sky full of riddles and light.