Celebrations Of National Holidays - Festivals In Taiwan
Taiwan's festivals and events are taken very serious and have a lot of
tradition and motivation behind them. The holidays can be divided into
two major categories. The festivals are associated and coordinated with
the traditional lunar calendar. The holidays are in synchronization with
the Western calendar.
The lunar festivals can be attributed to the country's lineage
with China which gives an opportunity to the people to relieve their
past and revive the bondage with a country with which they shared some
common cultural traits. Taiwan's lunar festivals also have a mythical
importance and all hold a special significance in the lives of the
ordinary Taiwanese.
The official commemorative days which are based on the western calendar
are usually there to celebrate the achievements of those people who have
left their mark in the pages of Taiwanese history. Some days are usually
marked to remind the ordinary citizens about the important landmarks of
history and the importance they have in the growth and development of Taiwan.
June
Some important festivals and Events of Taiwan
January
Spring Festival
February
Chinese New Year ( Lunar New Year)
The Chinese New Year Holiday or Lunar New Year is the longest and most important festival in Taiwan.
During this time, the usual custom would include paying off debts, purchasing new clothes, cleaning
the house, enjoying sumptuous family feasts, offering sacrifices to the gods, and giving friends and
relatives "red envelopes" (angpau) containing "lucky money." You'll hear firecrackers throughout t
he night on New Year's Eve and on the following days.
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