🏮 Chinese Festivals — Discover the Heart of Chinese Culture

🔹 1. Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)

Reunion · Hope · New Beginnings

  • ✨ Story: The legend of “Nian” monster and the origins of fireworks.

  • 🍲 Food: Dumplings, rice cakes, and family feasts.

  • 💡 Customs: Decorating red couplets, giving red envelopes, and watching the Gala.

  • 📸 Visuals: Lanterns, firecrackers, dragon dance, and family dinners.

🔹 2. Lantern Festival (Yuanxiao Festival)

Light · Family · Reunion

  • 🎆 Story: The ancient tradition of lantern riddles.

  • 🍡 Food: Sweet glutinous rice balls symbolizing unity.

  • 💬 Activity: “Guess the Riddle” — users can solve riddles on the site.

  • Visuals: Floating lanterns, night fairs, riddles on red paper.

🔹 3. Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival)

Loyalty · Health · Tradition

  • 🐉 Story: The tale of Qu Yuan and the origin of dragon boat races.

  • 🍙 Food: Making and sharing zongzi (rice dumplings).

  • 🏁 Event: Add an interactive “Race Board” — users can watch or join local races.

  • Visuals: Dragon boats, zongzi, rivers, cheering crowds.

🔹 4. Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival)

Reunion · Moon · Reflection

  • 🌕 Story: The legend of Chang’e flying to the moon.

  • 🥮 Food: Mooncakes with symbolic fillings.

  • 🎑 Activities: Moon-gazing events, family gatherings, sharing stories.

  • Visuals: Full moon, lanterns, tea, and family scenes.