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How many days off are provided for the Spring Festival?
How many days off are provided for the Spring Festival?
Which holiday has a fixed date of April 4th to 6th?
Which holiday has a fixed date of April 4th to 6th?
What is the term used for sick leave in Chinese?
What is the term used for sick leave in Chinese?
During which holiday is there a 7-day break in October?
During which holiday is there a 7-day break in October?
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What does 年假 mean in English?
What does 年假 mean in English?
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What activity is traditionally associated with the Qingming Festival?
What activity is traditionally associated with the Qingming Festival?
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Which festival is celebrated every year on the 5th day of the 5th month in the lunar calendar?
Which festival is celebrated every year on the 5th day of the 5th month in the lunar calendar?
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What is the primary focus of the Double Ninth Festival?
What is the primary focus of the Double Ninth Festival?
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Which festival is known as the 'Chinese Valentine's Day'?
Which festival is known as the 'Chinese Valentine's Day'?
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What is typically consumed during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
What is typically consumed during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
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What activity is involved during the Qixi Festival?
What activity is involved during the Qixi Festival?
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Which festival is related to the appreciation of chrysanthemums?
Which festival is related to the appreciation of chrysanthemums?
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What signifies the temperature changes associated with the 24 solar terms?
What signifies the temperature changes associated with the 24 solar terms?
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During which festival do people traditionally eat zongzi?
During which festival do people traditionally eat zongzi?
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What is a common activity during the Spring Festival?
What is a common activity during the Spring Festival?
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What does the term 'Chun Jie' refer to?
What does the term 'Chun Jie' refer to?
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Which food is traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve during the Spring Festival?
Which food is traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve during the Spring Festival?
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What is 'Yuan Xiao Jie' also known as?
What is 'Yuan Xiao Jie' also known as?
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Which food symbolizes surplus and abundance during the Spring Festival?
Which food symbolizes surplus and abundance during the Spring Festival?
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What does 'bai nian' refer to during the Spring Festival?
What does 'bai nian' refer to during the Spring Festival?
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What is the significance of 'ya sui qian'?
What is the significance of 'ya sui qian'?
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Which activity is associated with warding off the 'Nian' monster?
Which activity is associated with warding off the 'Nian' monster?
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What item is NOT typically part of the preparations for the Spring Festival?
What item is NOT typically part of the preparations for the Spring Festival?
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When does the Spring Festival occur in the lunar calendar?
When does the Spring Festival occur in the lunar calendar?
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Which of the following phrases is a common greeting during the Spring Festival?
Which of the following phrases is a common greeting during the Spring Festival?
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What do people traditionally do to signify a fresh start during the Spring Festival?
What do people traditionally do to signify a fresh start during the Spring Festival?
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What is the purpose of hanging 'chun lian' during the Spring Festival?
What is the purpose of hanging 'chun lian' during the Spring Festival?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical food consumed during the Lantern Festival?
Which of the following is NOT a typical food consumed during the Lantern Festival?
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Study Notes
Chinese Festivals & Customs
- This presentation covers various traditional Chinese festivals and customs.
- The lecturer, FU Rao, presented the information on 2024.12.9.
Warm-up
- The presentation began with a warm-up activity to gauge student knowledge of Chinese festivals.
- The prompt was: "What are some Chinese festivals?"
- The presentation listed various festivals like Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Tomb Sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Double Seventh Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Double Ninth Festival.
1. Chinese Traditional Festivals
- Traditional festivals are celebrated across China.
- The presentation defined "traditional festivals" (chuán tóng jié rì) as those celebrating cultural traditions.
- Spring Festival (Chūn Jié) was highlighted as a significant example.
1.1 Spring Festival
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Spring Festival is the Chinese Lunar New Year.
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The Chinese Lunar Calendar (nóng lì) determines the dates of festivals.
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Spring Festival typically falls in January or February of the Gregorian calendar.
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Spring Festival customs include:
- Preparing New Year's Eve dinner (nián yè fàn)
- Reunion dinner with family
- Wishing people happiness (xīn nián kuài lè)
- Giving lucky money (yā suì qián) to children
- Decorations like spring couplets (chūn lián) and red envelopes (hóng bāo)
- Cleaning the house (dà sǎo chú)
- Celebrating the New Year with festivities, like fireworks (fàng biān pào), and lanterns (fàng yān huā).
1.2 Lantern Festival
- Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month
- Eating tang yuan (sweet dumplings) is a significant aspect
- Activities include guessing riddles (cāi dēng mí) and admiring lanterns (shǎng huā dēng)
1.3 Tomb Sweeping Day
- Celebrated on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of April according to the Gregorian calendar.
- It's part of the 24 solar terms.
- Customs include visiting ancestral tombs, paying respect to ancestors (jì zu).
- Outings (tā qīng) and picnics are common during this time
1.4 Dragon Boat Festival
- Celebrated on the 5th of May in the lunar calendar
- Customs include eating rice dumplings (chī zòng zǐ) and dragon boat races (sài lóng zhōu)
- Commemorates the poet Qu Yuan
1.5 Double Seventh Festival/Qixi Festival
- Celebrated on the 7th of July in the lunar calendar
- A celebration of love and romance
- It's often considered an equivalent of Chinese Valentine's Day
1.6 Mid-Autumn Festival
- Celebrated on the 15th of August in the lunar calendar
- Customs include admiring the moon (shǎng yuè) and eating moon cakes (chī yuè bǐng).
- Represents family reunion.
1.7 Double Ninth Festival
- Celebrated on the 9th of September in the lunar calendar
- Customs include climbing mountains (dēng gāo), appreciating chrysanthemums (shǎng jú) and praying for blessings (qí fú).
2. Chinese Holidays (Jǐa Qī)
- This section covers the specific dates and durations of official holidays in China.
- Data included are:
- Names of festivals (like Spring Festival, Tomb Sweeping Day)
- Dates of the festivals based on both Lunar and Gregorian calendars
- Number of days off for each festival
3. Leave Types
- Information on different types of leave present in China
- Includes:
- Annual leave
- Sick leave
- Personal leave
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Test your knowledge about the various Chinese festivals and their unique traditions. This quiz covers important holidays, associated activities, and cultural terms that reflect Chinese customs. Perfect for anyone interested in learning more about China's rich cultural heritage!
