Category: Holidays and Festivals
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Qingming Festival
Qingming Festival (清明节) is a very interesting tradition in China! It falls on April 4th or 5th, and it’s an official day off for everyone in China. Qingming Festival is also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, when Chinese people honor their ancestors by cleaning their tombs and leaving offerings. “Qingming”…
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Chinese New Year Calendar
The Lunar Year starts on February 10, 2024, and ends with the Lantern Festival on February 25. Each of the 16 festival days has a unique name and holds special significance. It’s worth noting that different regions and groups may have their own variations in celebration dates, names, and customs.…
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Recommendations and tips during Spring Festival
China is gearing up for a busy Spring Festival holiday, with a big increase in tourism expected. The festival is a key time for family gatherings and marks the start of spring. China’s tourist destinations are becoming popular with international travelers, offering a variety of activities, stunning scenery, rich culture,…
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China’s 2024 holidays schedule has been published
The official China’s 2024 holidays schedules was issued. And there are 8 make-up work days. Tip: don’t forget, that if you work on holiday, then you supposed to get 300% of normal salary, and 200% – on weekend. Below is the list of official public holidays and make up-days:
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Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival, also known as the Chongyang Festival (重阳节), holds significant cultural and historical importance in Chinese traditions. Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which falls on October 23 in the year 2023. This festival is characterized by various customs and beliefs.…