Saturday, May 2, 2009

Qi Xi Jie Festival


On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month is also known as Qi Xi Jie. It is a traditional holiday that is well known as China's Valentine's Day. This festival is about a cow herder called Niulang and a weaver of cloud who was also the daughter of the ruler of heaven,Zhinu. They both fell in love but as the law stated that it is forbidden to have a relationship between mortals and immortals. Zhinu's mother seperated them but allows them to meet on a certain date which was known as Qi Xi Jie.


七月初七也称为七夕节。这是一个传统节日也是众所周知的中国的情人节。七夕节讲述的是一个放牛的牧民称为牛郎和一个编制云朵并且也是天国统治者的女儿织女,他们互相都爱上了对方。但作为法律,凡人和神仙是被禁止有这种关系的。 织女的母亲分开了他们,但是允许他们能够某一特定日期相会一次,这一天就被称为七夕节。

Double Ninth Festival


The Double Ninth Festival is also known as Chung Yeung Festival in Hong kong. It Falls on the 9th of the 9th lunar month. On this day people climb high mountains to avoid misfortune and prevent disasters. They would also use Cornus officinalis and drink chrysanthemum wines.

双九节在香港也被称为重阳节。它属于农历的九月初九。在这一天人们攀登高山,为了避免不幸和预防灾害。他们还将利用山茱萸做药并且喝菊花酒。

Dragon Boat Festival


The Dragon Boat Festival is also known as Duan Wu Festival. It is celebrated on the 5th of the 5th lunar month. On that day people eat Zong zi. this festival is well known for its dragon boat races. It was said that this regatta is to honor the memory of Qu Yuan, who was a minister who commited suicide.



龙船节也被称为端午节。这是庆祝农历五月初五。在这一天人们吃粽子。这个节日由于划龙船比赛而众所周知的。据说,这划龙船比赛是为了纪念大臣屈原自杀。