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China Festival calendar
| Festival calendar for year 2006 | ||
| The Chinese Festivals occur throughout the Lunar year. As our calendar year and the Lunar year is different, the festivals fall on different dates each year. Each festival is rich on tradition, excitement and participation. The fast pace of Hong Kong slows as the city celebrates in spectacular bright lights and decoration. Festivals are a very important part of Chinese tradition. The particular festivals discussed here are of special interest to the young and knowing a bit more about them will help you enjoy and to participate in these magic celebrations | ||
| 29-Jan | Sunday | Chinese new year |
| 13 Feb | Monday | The Lantern Festival |
| 20 Apr | Thursday | The Matsu Festival |
| 05 May | Friday | The Birthday of the Lord Buddha |
| 31 May | Wednesday | Tuen Ng, the Dragon Boat Festival |
| 31 Jul | Monday | Chinese Valentine's Day or the Seven Sisters |
| 08 Aug | Tuesday | The Chung Yuan Festival (Yue Laan in Hong Kong) |
| 06 Oct | Friday | The Mid-Autumn Festival or The Harvest Moon Festival |
| 18 Oct | Wednesday | Confucius' Birthday |
| 30 Oct | Monday | The Chung Yeung Festival |
| The Chinese also make use of solar terms in their calendar. These are spaced at intervals of 15 degrees of solar longitude around the year and correspond closely to the entries and mid-points of the western zodiac signs. | ||
| 22 Dec | Friday | Dongzhi |
| Disclaimer: This is an indcative list pertaining to Beijing. Dates of some holidays may vary according to various provinces of China. | ||
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