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Major Festivals and Events of China
Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year is the most exciting and colorful event of China. The religious ceremony is traditionally attached with this festival. Communal feast commonly called as "Weilu" are organized on this occasion. It epitomizes the family unity and tribute the past and present generations.
Ching Ming Festival
This festival is also known as the Grave sweeping festival or the Spring Remembrance festival and is celebrated on 5th April. Ching Ming festival is an ancient festival of China and is dedicated to ancestors' worship.
Tin Hau Festival
This festival is celebrated in the month of April or in early May and is dedicated to Goddess of Sea regionally known as Tin Hau. There are numerous of holy shrines constructed in her glory along the coastal areas of China.
The Dragon Boat Event
This event is celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th moon in the month of June. Over the period this event had taken the form of most exciting festival in Hong Kong. The intricately designed, colorfully painted dragon boats are the highlight of this event. Dragon Boat Event is also known by the name of Tuen Ng Festival.
Cheng Chau Festival
Also called the Festival of Bun Hills, Cheng Chau festival occurred in the month of May. The celebrations include parades, opera performances and the breath-taking trait of bun towers-large bamboo structure heaped with sweet buns.
Birthday of Buddha
The birthday of Lord Buddha is one of the foremost events of China. It is held on the 8th day of the fourth moon. China's people celebrates birthday of Buddha in Mahayana tradition. On this auspicious occasion thousand of devotees pray for forgiving their sins and for achieving wisdom and peace.