Lantern Festival (元宵节 Yuánxiāojié): Held on the 15th day of the first lunar month, this festival coincides with the full moon. It is celebrated with lantern displays, riddles, and eating glutinous rice balls (tangyuan).
Qingming Festival (清明节 Qīngmíngjié): It is observed in early April and is a time for paying respect to ancestors by visiting their graves and offering food and prayers.
Dragon Boat Festival (端午节 Duānwǔjié): Held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, this festival commemorates the memory of the ancient poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in a river. Dragon boat racing, eating zongzi (glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves), and drinking realgar wine are common practices associated with this festival.
Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节 Zhōngqiūjié): Celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, it falls on a full moon night and is a time for family reunions, moon gazing, and eating mooncakes.
Double Ninth Festival (重阳节 Chóngyángjié): Held on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, this festival honors elders and promotes longevity. It is often celebrated by climbing mountains and enjoying chrysanthemums.
Winter Solstice Festival (冬至 Dōngzhì): Although not officially a public holiday, this festival marks the shortest day of the year and is celebrated with family gatherings and eating dumplings (jiaozi).
