{"product_id":"chinese-festivals-english-version-a-cultural-guide-to-spring-festival-dragon-boat-mid-autumn-more","title":"Chinese Festivals (English Version): A Cultural Guide to Spring Festival, Dragon Boat, Mid-Autumn \u0026 More","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/ddead5e35628b706b5bc97eeb553fbae4abf1fe37be44a53920ce2a56aa3d9b5.jpg?v=1793430737\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAbout This Book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eChinese Festivals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a captivating exploration of China's rich and diverse festival culture. Part of the prestigious “Beautiful China” series, this English edition introduces readers to the festivals that form the very fabric of Chinese social life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/opac.library.hb.cn:8080\/opac\/book\/2002261589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAuthored by Wang Xuewen, a folklore expert and Ph.D. from Beijing Normal University, this book goes beyond simple descriptions. It organizes 21 major festivals into seven compelling themes, such as \"Tenacious Memories,\" \"Holy Sacrifice,\" \"Festival Revelry,\" and \"The Rhythm of Production,\" providing a deep understanding of their cultural and spiritual roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/librarysrv.hevttc.edu.cn:8080\/opac\/item.php?marc_no=0000277467\u0026amp;list=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/item.winxuan.com\/1201144866#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat You Will Discover Inside:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Rich Tapestry of Traditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLearn about the origins and evolution of iconic festivals like the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/opac.library.hb.cn:8080\/opac\/book\/2002261589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/item.winxuan.com\/1201144866#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDiverse Celebrations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGo beyond the well-known holidays and explore the unique customs of ethnic minority festivals, including the Water Splashing Festival of the Dai people and the Torch Festival of the Yi people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/item.winxuan.com\/1201144866#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCultural Significance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnderstand how festivals serve as a stage for Chinese culture, integrating elements of mythology, folklore, music, dance, food, and traditional crafts. They are a key to understanding Chinese identity, community, and values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/librarysrv.hevttc.edu.cn:8080\/opac\/item.php?marc_no=0000277467\u0026amp;list=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBeautifully Illustrated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe book is richly illustrated with color photographs, bringing the vibrant atmosphere of these celebrations to life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/opac.library.hb.cn:8080\/opac\/book\/2002261589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFrom the \"Beautiful China\" Series:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis book is part of a 15-volume series that offers a comprehensive overview of Chinese culture, from intangible heritage and fine arts to folk customs and daily life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/opac.library.hb.cn:8080\/opac\/book\/2002261589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/opac.cdclib.org\/opac\/book\/1001453918?flag=printer\u0026amp;view=simple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It is an ideal resource for anyone seeking an authentic and engaging introduction to China.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/62d5661a05b32b618bca2a6b2710b894a987073329d295d05e8550bdf45f5af6.jpg?v=1793430741\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/3261562670ff1a1d421aa547af1b1169c8a6cf4cdcb353f98c89049b1cdb4268.jpg?v=1793430744\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/39a111a50a990279f506dcf6b277f4a712f1016f44fc8320570d5b5ae285c9ed.jpg?v=1793430748\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462509388110,"sku":"978-7-5085-4018-4-1234101-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":26.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/945399d9520c52401ffd201c99a4a159329839a0e03b97fae6e887f02923fc2c.jpg?v=1793418350","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/chinese-festivals-english-version-a-cultural-guide-to-spring-festival-dragon-boat-mid-autumn-more","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}