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Festivals

An event, usually staged by a local community, which usually focusses on and celebrates a unique aspect, custom or tradition of that community.

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dragon dance

Festivals; Spring festival

A dragon dance is a form of traditional dance performed in Chinese culture, usually around the time of Chinese New Year. A dragon hoisted on poles is carried by a team of people ...

lion dance

Festivals; Spring festival

A lion dance is a form of traditional dance performed In Chinese culture, usually around the time of Chinese New Year. The dance is performed by two dancers under a lion costume ...

year of the rat

Festivals; Spring festival

The rat is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. It is of the yang polarity and its fixed element is water.

year of the ox

Festivals; Spring festival

The ox is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. It is of the yin polarity and its fixed element is earth.

year of the tiger

Festivals; Spring festival

The tiger is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. It is of the yang polarity and its fixed element is wood.

year of the rabbit

Festivals; Spring festival

The rabbit (or hare) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. It is of the yang polarity and its fixed element is ...

year of the snake

Festivals; Spring festival

The snake is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. It is of the yin polarity and its fixed element is fire.