China celebrates more festivals than perhaps any other nation on earth. This comprehensive guide walks through the full annual calendar of China's most important traditional celebrations.
Chinese lanterns are more than decorations—they encode wishes, mark status, and illuminate centuries of cultural meaning. Explore the history, types, and craft of these iconic paper lights.
China's traditional festivals form an intricate cultural calendar that structures the year around seasonal rhythms, agricultural cycles, and ancient mythological narratives. From the first fortnight o
The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, is China's second most important traditional festival after the Spring Festival. With origins dating back over 2,000 years t
The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, is China's second most important traditional festival after the Spring Festival. With origins dating back over 2,000 years t
Held on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. Its 2,000-year history includes Buddhist emperors, Song dynasty poets, and a woman n
Held on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. Its 2,000-year history includes Buddhist emperors, Song dynasty poets, and a woman n
Held on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. Its 2,000-year history includes Buddhist emperors, Song dynasty poets, and a woman n
Held on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. Its 2,000-year history includes Buddhist emperors, Song dynasty poets, and a woman n
Held on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. Its 2,000-year history includes Buddhist emperors, Song dynasty poets, and a woman n
Every year on the 15th day of the first lunar month, China erupts in light. The Lantern Festival, or Yuanxiao Jie, marks the climax of the Spring Festival with ancient traditions that still pulse thro
Every year on the 15th day of the first lunar month, China erupts in light. The Lantern Festival, or Yuanxiao Jie, marks the climax of the Spring Festival with ancient traditions that still pulse thro
Every year on the 15th day of the first lunar month, China erupts in light. The Lantern Festival, or Yuanxiao Jie, marks the climax of the Spring Festival with ancient traditions that still pulse thro
Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival marks the end of Spring Festival and China's oldest surviving carnival tradition, dating back over 1,700 years.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Spring celebrations with glowing lanterns, tangyuan dumplings, and riddles, tracing back 2,000 years to Han Dynasty temple rituals and Buddhist customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Spring celebrations with glowing lanterns, tangyuan dumplings, and riddles, tracing back 2,000 years to Han Dynasty temple rituals and Buddhist customs.
Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year with glowing lanterns, tangyuan dumplings, and ancient riddles under the full moon.
Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year with glowing lanterns, tangyuan dumplings, and ancient riddles under the full moon.
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the Spring Festival's finale. With lantern displays, yuanxiao dumplings, and riddles, it is China's oldest and most luminou
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the Spring Festival's finale. With lantern displays, yuanxiao dumplings, and riddles, it is China's oldest and most luminou
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the Spring Festival's finale. With lantern displays, yuanxiao dumplings, and riddles, it is China's oldest and most luminou
Before electricity, before gas lamps — there was fire. How a festival born in the Han Dynasty became one of the most spectacular light shows in history.
Before electricity, before gas lamps — there was fire. How a festival born in the Han Dynasty became one of the most spectacular light shows in history.
Before electricity, before gas lamps — there was fire. How a festival born in the Han Dynasty became one of the most spectacular light shows in history.
Before electricity, before gas lamps — there was fire. How a festival born in the Han Dynasty became one of the most spectacular light shows in history.
Over 2,000 years of lantern light — how the Lantern Festival evolved from imperial ritual to全民狂欢.
From imperial palaces to village squares, Chinese lanterns have illuminated celebrations, rituals, and daily life for two millennia—becoming the world's most recognizable symbol of Chinese festive cul
Falling on the first full moon of the lunar year, the Lantern Festival lights the sky with lanterns, riddles, and sweet tangyuan.
The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marks the grand finale of Chinese New Year with spectacular light displays, lantern riddles, and sweet rice balls.
The Lantern Festival is a 2,000-year-old Chinese celebration marking the end of the New Year with lantern displays, riddle games, tangyuan eating, and performances under the year's first full moon.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with thousands of colorful lanterns illuminating the night sky, traditional tangyuan dumplings, and ancient customs.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year with colorful lanterns, tangyuan, and traditional performances.