Observed by: All Chinese people; people in Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, USA, UK... Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, is one of the four grandest traditional festivals in China, falling on 5th day of the 5th month in Chinese lunar calendar. The other three...
Observed by: China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and other Asian countries Falling on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, the Qixi Festival, or Double Seventh Festival, is widely known as China Valentine's Day. It is a day full of romance because of an ancient household love story in China ...
Empress Meisho promoted Hinamatsuri when she ascended to the throne in 1687. Craftsmen all around Japan have been making Hina dolls for the event since then, and the tradition remains today. Hinamatsuri was abandoned in favor of new holidays that concentrated on the emperor’s imagined connection ...
During the Sumida River Fireworks Festival in Tokyo, prime viewing spots include Sumida Park along the riverbanks, various locations in Asakusa offering cultural charm and riverside views, the elevated perspective near the Tokyo Skytree for a panoramic display, the vantage point at Umayabashi Bridge...
Glutinous rice filled with meat, nuts or bean paste and wrapped in bamboo leaves. It is associated with Dragon Boat Festival with historical meaning.The custom of eating zongzi is now popular in North and South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asian...
1.What's the date of Girls'Day in Japan?2.Why do most parents celebrate Girls'Day for their daughters?3.Where do parents get dolls in the shrine?4.What do girls wear on Girls'Day?5.Can girls drink rice wine on Girls'Day?服).Parents make them or buy them from shops. Today, many...
and gods, but later, in the Jin dynasty, Zongzi became a festival food. Eating Zongzi during Dragon Boat Festival has been a custom for thousands of years in China. As one of the most profound traditional foods with Chinese history and culture, Zongzi has also spread to Korea, Japan, and...
(My Neighbors the Yamadas) has many scenes based around the kotatsu, a Japanese style of room/body heater. The image of sitting around the kotatsu symbolizes the pleasure of happy family life in Japan. If you ever have the opportunity to see the film you will understand what kotatsu means....
Whether you spent it in Shenzhen, your hometown or your travel destination, this year's Spring Festival must be a memorable time for all. Over the past week, we have received many photos and videos from our expat readers...
Book the JR Pass for Whole Japan (7, 14, or 21 Days) Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival: 2024 Schedule ©︎JNTO In 2024, the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival will be held July 1 - 15 as usual. For details on the festival highlights of each day, visit theofficial website of the Hakata ...