Beijing Chronicles 9: Old Beijing's Festivals

Author: Chang Renchun, Chen Yanjing
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: This book is the result of the authors' long-term collection of materials, careful organization, serious research, and dedicated study. From the unique perspective of the traditional festivals of old Beijing, the authors vividly recreate the simple and sincere folk customs and the profound and rich historical and cultural heritage of old Beijing. The customs of old Beijing's festivals cover a wide range of topics. From the perspective of modern academic classification, in addition to folkloristics itself, it also includes astronomy, history, literature, anthropology, religion, arts and crafts, opera and acrobatics, landscape architecture, food and commerce, social interactions, and many other disciplines. It indeed holds academic research value and provides a helpful guide for modern people to understand the culture and traditions of the Chinese nation. The book is organized in accordance with the natural flow of the seasons, from the first month (January) to the twelfth month (December), with each month forming a chapter, totaling twelve chapters. Each chapter includes festivals such as sacrifices, social exchanges, sightseeing and entertainment, seasonal foods, and more.