Kicking off another big year of celebrations, 2013 is genuinely the best-loved year of festivities in China and there are many travelers who are taking cheap flights to Beijing to be the part of the great events that are making this country the gem of the world. Some of them showcase the love of party of the nation while many others offer a deep insight into the cultural diversity of the region. Below are discussed the months and the dazzling festivals that the tourists can enjoy all the year long.
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival-January
The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is one of the most famous and significant festival of the country that is going to happen for the 29th time in 2013. It is the celebration of light and art and obviously snow and ice- colorful lanterns, various structures and life-size castles that are made up of thick blocks of ice. The festival will last from January to mid of February in Heilongjiang province.
The Spring Festival- February
February 10th is known for the “Year of Snake” that features red-hued festivities, temple visits , special foods, fireworks and lion dancers. The oldest temple, Longhua Temple, whose history dates back to more than 1800 years, is the biggest temptation of this festival and the residents also head towards many other temple fairs.
Gongcheng Peach Blossom Festival- March
This flower festival in Guilin, Guangxi province is one of the most amazing and charming way to offer warm welcome to the spring. The natural vibrant colors catch the attention of hundreds of visitors-some are pink and some are dark red.
Water Splashing Festival- April
China’s ethnic Dai minority are famous for celebrating their new year with this entertaining festival. it features water fight and offer and ultimate adventurous time to the coming people. Xishuangbanna is the popular an darling place to observe this grand festival. Grab your tickets to China now to enjoy these festivals.
Buddha Bathing Festival-May
The Shaolin Temple that acts as the home town of Dengfeng is the host of this Buddha Bathing Festival. It is meant to cleanse the spirit and drive away the evil and is celebrated on the birthday of original Buddha Sakyamuni.
Dragon Boat Festival-June
China’s Dragon Boat Festival which is also very popular with the name of Duanwu Jie draws the attention of hundreds of people towards the inspired and dramatic boat design. It is held to remember the suicide of Qu Yuan who was a poet.
Torch Festival-July
The shining festival of southwest China that is celebrated by the ethnic Yi minority of the country. It features three days of traditional music, lots of bonfires, a market fair , fireworks, bull fighting and dancing.
Qingdao International Beer Festival-August
The largest beer party in Asia is thrown in the provincial capital of Qingdao and is famous as the Qingdao International Beer Festival. It is a 2-week booze bonanza that is known for live performances, parades, games, drinking contests, music and beer tasting.
Mid-Autumn Festival-September
This festival is for the moon goddess of immortality that is held in September and lanterns are released in the sky.
Shaoxing Rice Wine Festival-October
This one is held to showcase the most famous export of water town of Shaoxing. Almost 110,000 tons of rice is produced annually.
Miaonian Festival-November
It is the festival of China’s Miao ethnic minority and is normally held in Guizho province where the women put on traditional garb. You can also get bargain airfares deals to your favorite destinations.
Dong New Year’s Festival-December
The Dong people celebrate the New Year with this festival and features everything from traditional food to famous drum towers to the intricate architecture. The water buffalo fight is the major highlight.
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