World Day·Holiday Treasury Almanac

Author: Zeng Qiangwu
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The "World's Commemorative Days and Festivals Almanac" is rich in content and innovative in format. The book categorizes the festivals and commemorative days collected into ten parts based on their nature and regional characteristics: History and Politics, War and Peace, Environment and Climate, Science and Technology and Culture, Education and Careers, Family and Society, Health and Medicine, Culture and Arts, Festivals and Folk Customs, and Commerce and Tourism. Under each category, the entries are further divided by region and then sorted by specific festival dates, making them clear and easy to search. The festivals and commemorative days introduced in the book are carefully selected by the author, not only reflecting distinct contemporary characteristics but also embracing the traditional and historical significance of these special occasions. Particularly in the section on Commerce and Tourism, the book collects most of the national and regional festivals established in China since the reform and opening-up. These festivals are closely tied to local socio-economic development, integrating commercial and tourism functions, showcasing local characteristics, and promoting the openness and progress of local communities. Such comprehensive collection and introduction of such festivals are rarely seen in other festival almanacs. Additionally, the book includes detailed lists of domestic and international commemorative days, national and ethnic traditional festivals, and new Chinese commercial and tourism festivals, all arranged in chronological order. It also provides a detailed lunar and Gregorian calendar from 2003 to 2014. The clear organization and thorough introduction of this book offer convenience to all readers in need of or interested in learning about world festivals and commemorative days. Therefore, it serves not only as a reference book for readers seeking detailed knowledge about specific festivals, including their origins and etiquette, but also as a tool for finding and verifying accurate dates of festivals and commemorative days.