Let’s celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

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by Mike Cairnduff

Mid-Autumn Festival is one of China's most unique holidays. Also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, it’s celebrated when the moon is believed to be at its fullest. A full moon is an auspicious sign in China. The round sh...

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Spending Christmas alone in China? Here are 7 ways to beat the yuletide blues

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by Mike Cairnduff

While the concept of Christmas has become mainstream in China, spending it alone can be a difficult time. You won’t be surrounded by family and friends you grew up with, and the cultural traditions of Christmas in China are different from w...

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What is Tomb Sweeping Day?

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by Mike Cairnduff

Tomb Sweeping Day, also known as the Qingming Festival, is a time to pay respect to relatives and ancestors who have passed away. The day is a public holiday in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. What do Chinese people do on Tomb Sweeping Da...

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