Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. Traditional festivals; 2. Statutory festivals; 3. Festivals of the Chinese people; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.

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Chinese Festivals provides an illustrated introduction to China's traditional festivals, firmly established as part of China's rich, diverse culture.

About the Author

Wei Liming was born in Beijing in 1950. She has worked for the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and written for Beijing Review magazine. She has published widely on the subject of Chinese culture and China's ancient civilization.