Folk Customs
Seasonal celebrations, ancestral rites, and community festivals that mark the rhythms of the agricultural calendar and Chinese spiritual life.
UNESCO Inscribed
Spring Festival
China's most important traditional festival, marking the lunar new year with family reunions, feasts, and vibrant cultural celebrations.
Twenty-Four Solar Terms
A traditional Chinese calendar system dividing the year into 24 seasonal segments that guide agriculture, diet, and cultural practices.
Mazu Belief and Customs
Worship of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, rooted in Fujian and spreading across the world — a blend of compassion, protection, and maritime culture.
National Heritage
Chinese Tea Ceremony
The ancient art of preparing and serving tea — a meditative practice embodying harmony, respect, and the appreciation of nature.
Qixi Festival
China's romantic festival celebrating the once-a-year reunion of star-crossed lovers, with customs of prayer, needlework, and moon-gazing.
Lantern Festival
A festival of light marking the end of Spring Festival — lantern displays, riddles, sweet rice balls, and dragon dances.