Chinese Festivals
One of the most distinctive features of Chinese culture is the great variety of unique festivals that has evolved over the course of China's long history. Chinese festivals are deeply rooted in popular tradition and despite China's many changes they remain firmly established as part of the country's vibrant culture. Chinese Festivals introduces a representative selection of these celebrated traditions with full color illustrations, providing a flavor of the diversity and development of traditional Chinese culture.
- An accessible introduction to the diverse and vibrant culture of Chinese festivals
- Written by a Chinese expert whose work is not widely available outside of China
- Full color illustrations support the discussion throughout
Product details
September 2011Paperback
9780521186599
146 pages
230 × 156 × 9 mm
0.28kg
105 colour illus. 1 table
Available
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Traditional festivals
- 2. Statutory festivals
- 3. Festivals of the Chinese people
- Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.