What are the important festivals in China?

There are many important festivals in China, each with its own unique significance and way of celebration. Here are some introductions and related pictures of some important Chinese festivals.

1. Spring Festival: Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China, also known as the Chinese Lunar New Year. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is usually held in January or late February. People engage in various celebrations, such as putting up Spring Festival couplets, setting off firecrackers, and dragon and lion dances. Here is a picture of a Chinese New Year celebration:

2. Ching Ming Festival: Ching Ming Festival is a traditional Chinese festival of ancestor worship, usually held between April 4th and 6th. People sweep tombs, pay homage to their ancestors and enjoy flowers. Here's a picture of a tomb sweeping on Qingming Day:

3. Dragon Boat Festival: The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival. It is usually held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in honor of the ancient poet Qu Yuan. People will row dragon boats, eat zongzi, and will engage in a series of folk activities. Here is a picture of dragon boat rowing at the Dragon Boat Festival:

4. Mid-Autumn Festival: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival of reunion, usually held on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar. People will enjoy the moon, eat mooncakes, and also engage in some traditional folk activities, such as guessing lantern riddles. Here is a picture of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival:

5. National Day: National Day is a national holiday celebrating the founding of China*** and the State of China. It is usually held on October 1 and lasts for seven days. People will have various celebrations, such as watching military parades and setting off fireworks. Here is a picture of a military parade on National Day:

The above is an introduction to some important Chinese festivals and related pictures. These festivals not only have a long history and cultural connotation, but are also important moments for people to reunite, celebrate and pass on traditions.