Dong Zhi, the second most important festival of the Chinese calendar, is celebrated on the longest night of the year when sunshine is weakest and daylight shortest. Family reunions mark the coming of winter and are traditionally when farmers and fishermen gather food for the coming cold season. This celebration stems from the Chinese belief […]
Also known as Autumn Remembrance, this festival is similar to Ching Ming in the spring in that families journey to the graves of their ancestors to perform cleansing rites and pay their respects. They share the food they bring along, especially Chinese cakes, ko, which is a homonym of the word for “top”. Some believe
The festival commemorates a 14th-century uprising against the Mongols. In a cunning plan, the rebels wrote the call to revolt on paper and embedded them in cakes that they smuggled to compatriots. Today, during the festival, people eat special sweet cakes known as “Moon cakes,” made of ground lotus and sesame seed paste, egg yolk,
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The Dragon Boat Festival, or Tuen Ng Festival, honours an extraordinary tale of loyalty and sacrifice from ancient China. Over 2,000 years ago, the beloved poet and statesman Qu Yuan ultimately protested against corruption by drowning himself in the Mi Lo River. According to legend, local villagers raced out in boats, beating drums to ward
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Ching Ming, meaning “clear and bright,” is one of China’s most sacred and time-honoured traditions, dating back over 2,500 years. This solemn yet meaningful observance, also known as the Spring Remembrance or Grave-sweeping Festival, marks a time when Chinese families demonstrate their profound respect for their ancestors through careful ritual and devotion. On this day,
Chinese Valentine’s Day brings a vibrant conclusion to the Chinese New Year celebrations, where the cityscape transforms into a mesmerizing display of traditional lanterns. These ornate illuminations adorn flower markets, bustling restaurants, and countless homes, casting a warm, festive glow across the urban landscape. Visitors and locals alike can immerse themselves in the cultural festivities
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