China´s traditions

1. • Vesak day: It is the most outstanding celebration of Buddhism, in
which Buddhists remember Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, and
honor him by going to temples and making offerings.
• grave sweeping day:It is one of the most important traditions of
Chinese culture, also known as the day of the dead, day of cleaning or day
of the graves.
• During the day various activities are carried out such as visiting the
cemetery, burning paper offerings to honor their deceased, among others.
• This day is celebrated on the first day of the fifth solar period.

2. • Dragon Boat Festival:It is one of the major cultural festivals in China. It includes
sacrifices to local heroes, sailing boat sports competitions, dragon boat rides, allegorical
decorations, During the festival, people eat glutinous rice called awako, drink wine made
from fermented grains and powdered vinegar, people hang wormwood and cacti at the
doors to ward off disease.
• This festival is celebrated in June, although the dates change every day
• Spring Festival (Chinese new year):A custom during this day is red envelopes
that are given to children with a small amount of money as a wish for good luck for the
new year.
• Other features of this celebration include food, deafening fireworks. And the noise is
very important. Because according to Chinese culture, it scares away scary and
dangerous creatures.
• It is celebrated from 1 to 15 of the first month of the lunar calendar.