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Customs Related to the Mid-Autumn Festival

Holding a ceremony to offer sacrifices to the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival is an ancient Chinese custom.

2021-10-18

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Customs Related to the Dragon Boat Festival

The origin of the Dragon Boat Festival is related to many famous people in history.

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Traditional Spring Festival Customs in Beijing

The Spring Festival is an important Chinese traditional festival. As an ancient city, Beijing has a long history, and thus the traditional customs here are also long-standing and colorful.

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Nine-turn Yellow River Formation Lantern Fair in the Lantern Festival

The Nine-turn Yellow River Formation lantern fair is a traditional folklore activity in the Lantern Festival originating in Dongtian'gezhuang Village, Taishitun Town.

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Traditional Customs on June 6 of the Lunar Calendar Along the Yongding River

On June 6 of the lunar calendar, people worship Nuwa, mainly honored as Goddess Nuwa, the mother goddess of Chinese mythology, in memory of her repairing the Pillar of Heaven.

2021-10-18

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Beginning of Summer's Customs in Sujiatuo Town

Every year around May 5 is the traditional Beginning of Summer Festival in China.

2021-10-18

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