Chinese Traditional Festivals and Legends

Author: Jin Mingzi
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Publish Date: 1991-10-01
Features: People around the world have their own traditional festivals. Our country is a multi-ethnic nation, and each ethnic group also has some traditional festivals, while some festivals are shared by several ethnic groups. Traditional festivals are closely related to the historical development, customs, religious beliefs, and ethical concepts of ethnic groups. Some of these festivals are held to commemorate major historical events, inspiring people to inherit and promote certain noble spirits and fine traditions; some are held to celebrate outstanding figures among them, expressing their grief and remembrance; and some are used to spread and perpetuate certain good wishes and beautiful pursuits of the ethnic group. Traditional festivals are the product of people's creation, shining with the brilliance of their thoughts and wisdom. People around the world have their own traditional festivals. Our country is a multi-ethnic nation, and each ethnic group also has some traditional festivals, while some festivals are shared by several ethnic groups. Traditional festivals are closely related to the historical development, customs, religious beliefs, and ethical concepts of ethnic groups. Some of these festivals are held to commemorate major historical events, inspiring people to inherit and promote certain noble spirits and fine traditions; some are held to celebrate outstanding figures among them, expressing their grief and remembrance; and some are used to spread and perpetuate certain good wishes and beautiful pursuits of the ethnic group. Traditional festivals are the product of people's creation, shining with the brilliance of their thoughts and wisdom.