• Folk Customs Stories (English-Chinese Edition): Spring Festival, Weddings, the Kitchen God & 20+ Chinese Traditions
  • Folk Customs Stories (English-Chinese Edition): Spring Festival, Weddings, the Kitchen God & 20+ Chinese Traditions
  • Folk Customs Stories (English-Chinese Edition): Spring Festival, Weddings, the Kitchen God & 20+ Chinese Traditions
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Folk Customs Stories (English-Chinese Edition): Spring Festival, Weddings, the Kitchen God & 20+ Chinese Traditions

Folk Customs Stories (English-Chinese Edition): Spring Festival, Weddings, the Kitchen God & 20+ Chinese Traditions

Why Chinese People Set Off Firecrackers at Weddings, Paste “Fu” Upside Down, Give Lucky Money and Worship the Kitchen God — 20+ Customs Explained in Cartoons, Chinese & English
This book explains more than 20 Chinese folk customs—not as a list of facts, but as stories about why people do what they do. You find out why firecrackers are set off at weddings, why the character “Fu” is pasted upside down on doors, why children receive red envelopes of lucky money, who the Kitchen God is and what he reports to heaven, and what the Twelve Zodiac Animals have to do with anything. Each custom gets its own short chapter, told in Chinese and English with cartoon illustrations, so you can follow along even if you are still learning the language. If you want to understand the everyday traditions behind Chinese festivals and family life—rather than read an academic folklore study or a text-heavy reference book—this is it.
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Discover China Through Its Stories

This book is a captivating introduction to Chinese folk customs and history, designed specifically for English-speaking readers who want to understand the heart of Chinese culture. Through a collection of classic stories, you will explore the origins and significance of China’s most celebrated festivals and traditional practices.

What You Will Explore Inside:

  • Major Festivals: Learn the legends behind the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Double Ninth Festival.

  • Ethnic Traditions: Discover the vibrant customs of the Water Splashing Festival of the Dai people and the Torch Festival of the Yi people.

  • Cultural Insights: Each story is more than just a tale—it reveals the thinking patterns, values, and social etiquette of the Chinese people.

Product Highlights:

  • Bilingual Format: Presented in both English and Chinese, making it an excellent resource for language learners and a thoughtful gift.

  • Richly Illustrated: Includes visual storytelling elements (comics/illustrations) that bring the narratives to life.

  • Authoritative Source: Published by China Intercontinental Press, a leading publisher for cultural exchange.

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