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Festivals and Customs

These represent important days in the Chinese lunar calendar, which is based upon the phases of the moon. Therefore the dates of these festivals change each year:  
 

 Chinese New Year
This usually falls in January or February.  Celebrations last 3-15 days. This is celebrated with fireworks, dancing and the giving of gifts. Red symbolises good luck and gold symbolises prosperity. On New Year's Eve everyone must take a bath and put on new clothes – this represents self-purification and renewal.
Dragon Boat Festival
Falls on the 5 th day of the 5 th lunar month in the Chinese lunar calendar, somewhere around midsummer's day. The festival is also known as Poet's Day because it commemorates the poet
 
Qu Yuan. 
Ching Ming & Chung Yang

These festivals occur in April and October. It is the time when homage is paid to ancestors. 

Moon Festival

Held in August or September each year and is a celebration of the 'full' moon. 'Moon' cakes filled with lotus paste and lighting lanterns are key elements to this festival. 

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