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Controversial Entertainment: Yunnan’s Dwarf Park 9

Posted on May 04, 2012 by Journalismpost

Chen Mingjing made his big foray into fantasy land in September 2009. Imagine a life size set of artificial castles and forests that resemble a page from the Grimm Brother’s Fairy Tales but what will strike you the most in this urban neo-fantastic land are the characters populating the fantasy – all diminutive humans, most of them standing at 4 feet on the ground. Chen’s scheme of things is gigantic compared to the dwarf paradise he is building up on 13,000 acres of rolling hills and peaceful lakes in Yunnan, China. Chen has described this enterprise as a fairy tale; an artificially created landscape of caves, trees, a performance hall as well as special accommodations for his troupe of little people who perform comedies like Swan Lake for “regular spectators”.   Meant as a humanitarian venture that would accomplish the much endeavored concoct of money and social work; The Dwarf Theme park attracted a lot of critical publicity in showing off people with different bodies as elements of entertainment. All this publicity has only helped the park turn it into an important tourist attraction for visitors in this region. Drawing criticism from Chinese expats and several human rights organizations, the theme park has sparked off controversies in debating some social issues.

 

Learning the Chinese health department’s statistics exposed a gloomy picture. According to a 2006 survey by China Disabled Persons’ Federation the estimated number of people with physical disabilities in China is about 83 million. Part of this large group is the dwarf population who are mostly unemployed. Only one-third of the group have access to some form of external help like trained professionals to aid the disabled. With little access to rehabilitation services, most disabled people end up without any educational or vocational skills. The notion that people with disabilities could be brought back to the social mainstreamed through education and ordinary jobs is still new in China. Created in such a social setting Chen’s park employs a hundred permanent staff on board and is ready to offer employment for more through its expansion.

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If indeed you feel like you are in need of a cultural reality check during your China tourwalk into the Dwarf Theme Park.  An entire theme park dedicated to portraying little people in a fantasy land full of emperors and queens, knights and angels through spoofs and slapstick versions of popular comedies, it receives hundreds of foreign visitors every day.

 

Closer home, characters from myths and folklore like “Dwarfs” and “Leprechauns” form an essential part of traditional festivities in different countries including the US even today.  Think about the revelries on St. Patrick’s Day, a noted holiday celebrated not just by the Irish but by people of other nationalities too. Picture the red cheeked Cupid on Valentine’s Day, the doe eyed elves on Christmas parties and you will know that hiring people with a different body type is all very common.  There is no dearth of such talent thanks to commercial ventures like Tiny Entertainment and Shortdwarf.com, US based companies who take pride in the efficiency of their dwarf actors regaling private parties. While these organizations are profit motivated they would also uphold their service in creating employment for this different group of people. Seen from this angle, Chen’s Dwarf Theme Park is doing quite a bit of community service with support from no less than United Nations World Peace Foundation.

 

So much for the Gulliver’s point of view looking at the Lilliput world. Let’s change sides.  Administrators of the theme park point out that they receive a host of job applications, at least four every week, pointing out the scarcity of opportunities for the disabled in China. Rather than worrying about the implications that such a job in entertaining “regular people” with specialized antics would pose, applicants are interested in a security that such an employment would provide.

 

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New Year Calendar With List Of Bank Holidays And Horoscopes 3

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Journalismpost

Bank Holidays are the public holidays when all the banks are remained closed and not a single transaction is held within bank. Different countries have different list of bank holidays. Like in USA, UK, India, Australia, Canada all have different list of bank holidays as this is one of the events that comes under the highest magnitude of celebrations in all over the world. In most of the countries 1st of January is celebrated as new year holiday is the first bank holiday where as 28th of December of every year is the last bank holiday of the year celebrated as Boxing holiday in most of European countries. Different continents have different treads, customs and also different list of bank holidays.
As UK is one of the biggest country houses numbers of prestigious colleges and universities. It is one of the business hub where most of the leading companies of the world having their business centers over there. UK consists long list of bank holidays. During bank holidays in UK, banks are remaining close and not a single transaction is held by that particular bank. Here 123newyears.com brings you with the complete list of bank holidays that helps you in arranging you schedule as per the bank holidays.
Below are the some famous bank holidays in UK,January 1st when New Years Day is celebrated and banks are remain closed on this day,April 2nd the day celebrated as Good Friday is remarked as bank holiday in uk,April 5th on of the biggest day celebrated as Easter Monday also one of the famous bank holiday,May 1st the day celebrated as Early May bank HolidayAugust 1st when Summer Bank Holiday is celebratedLast Monday in December, one of the biggest day for Christian community celebrated as Christmas DayDecember 28th is celebrated as Boxing Day
Besides UK, other countries also consists a long list of bank holidays like USA one of the developed countries of the world where you will find number of bank holidays. Below are the some mentioned bank holidays in USA,
1st January celebrated as New Years Day4th July celebrated as Independence Day18th February celebrated as President’s Day1st September celebrated as Labor Day27th November celebrated as Thanksgiving Day25th December celebrated as Christmas Day
For Canada you can log on to 123newyears.com that offers complete list of bank holidays of Canada, like below are the some famous bank holidays in Canada,
New Year – 1st JanuaryGood Friday – 10th AprilCanada day – 1st JulyThanksgiving Day – 12th OctoberChristmas – 25th DecemberBoxing Day – 28th December
Below are the some of the most popular and famous bank holidays in India celebrated with full joy and fun like,
26th January Celebrated as Republic Day15th Aug Celebrated as Independence Day2nd Oct Celebrated as Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday5th Nov Celebrated as Deepavali or Diwali25th Dec Celebrated as Christmas Day26th Dec Celebrated as Boxing Day
Every new year brings you with new calendar with the same list of bank holidays but on different days. Dates are remain same only days get different. Like 2011 calendar brings new list of bank holidays along with other list of events and festivals celebrated through out the year with great fun and joy.

People are keen eager to know about 2010 bank holidays for planning there holidays. we are offering list of bank holidays in canada, india, europe, usa, bank holidays in india,  2011 calendars, 2011 horoscopes and more from http://www.123newyears.com/bank-holidays/

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Thailand Public Holidays, Holidays in Thailand, Buddha Day, Buddhist Ceremony 6

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Journalismpost

It was 9 full months after the Buddha got the Enlightenment, on the full moon day of 6th lunar month, 45 years before the Buddhist era. On the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month, Makha, of the year, 4 special events happened:

Another important event, which happened on the same days (the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month) 44 years later, the last year of the Buddha’s life, he decided to ‘Parinibbhana’, nirvana, leave the mind from the body or die. 3 months after that day (on the full moon day of the six lunar month — we known as ‘Wisakha Bucha Day’).

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There were 1,250 Sangha followers, that came to see the Buddha that evening without any schedule.
2. All of them were “Arhantas’, the Enlightened One, and all of them were ordained by the Buddha himself.
3. The Buddha gave those Arhantas the principles of the Buddhism, called “The Ovadhapatimokha”. Those principles are: — To cease from all evil, — To do what is good, — To cleanse one’s mind;
4. It was the full moon day.

ACTIVITIES TO BE OBSERVED ON MAKHA BUCHA DAY
TAM BUN: Making merit by going to temples for special observances, making merit, listening to Dhamma preaching, giving some donations and join in the other Buddhist activities.
RAB SEEHN: Keeping the Five Precepts, including abstinence from alcoholic drinks and all kinds of immoral acts.
TAK BAARD: Offering food to the monks and novices (in the alm bowl). Practice of renuciation: Observe the Eight Precepts, practice of meditation and mental discipline, stay in the temple, wearing white robes, for a number of days.
WIEN THIEN: Attending the Candle Light Procession around the Uposatha Hall, in the evening of this full moon day

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Swaziland Public Holidays – About Swaziland: Information for the Kingdom of Swaziland! 1

Posted on April 04, 2012 by Journalismpost

2007

1 Jan New Year’s Day.

6 Apr Good Friday.

9 Apr Easter Monday.

19 Apr Birthday of King Mswati.

25 Apr National Flag Day.

1 May Labour Day.

17 May Ascension.

22 Jul Birthday of the Late King Sobhuza.

Aug/Sep* Umhlanga, Reed Dance Day.

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6 Sep Somhlolo Day (Independence Day).

Dec/Jan* Incwala Ceremony.

25 Dec Christmas Day.

26 Dec Boxing Day.

2008

1 Jan New Year’s Day.

21 Mar Good Friday.

24 Mar Easter Monday.

19 Apr Birthday of King Mswati.

25 Apr National Flag Day.

1 May Labour Day.

1 May Ascension.

22 Jul Birthday of the Late King Sobhuza.

Aug/Sep* Umhlanga, Reed Dance Day.

6 Sep Somhlolo Day (Independence Day).

Dec/Jan* Incwala Ceremony.

25 Dec Christmas Day.

26 Dec Boxing Day.

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2011 Bank Holidays – Get List of 2011 Bank Holidays in USA, Canada, India and UK 9

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Journalismpost

2011 bank holidays  are all public holidays and are observed across the various countries.  The 2011 bank holidays are expected to be great occasions for merriment and planning for lovely vacations to ones dream destinations. Beginning with the New Year Day on the 1st of January to the Boxing Day on the 28th of December, all the 2011 Bank holidays will be observed in the highest magnitude of celebrations throughout the world. The 2011 bank holidays differ from country to country and the most significant ones have been picked here for your perusal. The United Kingdom and parts of the Northern Ireland has 8 holidays scheduled for the year 2011.  All the 2011 bank holidays in the UK are public holidays of Britain. Although relatively few in numbers as compared to other European countries, they are nevertheless

Mentioned below are the 2011 bank holidays in UK  list

-    New Year -                    January 1st 2011
-    Good Friday -            April 22th 2011
-    Easter Monday -            April 25th 2011
-    Victory Day -            July 19th 2011
-    Canada day -            July 3st 2011
-    Labor Day –             September 5th 2011
-    Thanksgiving Day -    November 24th 2011
-    Remembrance Day -    November 11th 2011

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-    Christmas -            December 25th 2011
-    Boxing Day -            December 26th 2011

The 2011 bank holidays in us, are also known as the federal holidays. Majority of the 50 states in the US celebrate them as occasions they look forward to for a whole year. These bank holidays belong to the distinct genres of are as follows:

-    New Years Day  -                     January 1st 2011
-    Martin Luther King’s Birthday -     January 16th 2011
-    President’s Day  -                     February 20th 2011
-    Memorial Day -                             May 30th 2011
-    Independence Day -                     July 4th 2012
-    Labor Day -                             September 3st 2011
-    Columbus Day -                             October 8th 2011
-    Veteran’s Day -                             November 12th 2011
-    Thanksgiving Day -                     November 24th 2011
-    Christmas Day -                      December 25th 2011

2011 bank holidays in canada are about 10 in number and all the days are observed as  public holidays throughout the country.

-    New Year -                    January 1st 2011
-    Good Friday -            April 22th 2011
-    Easter Monday -            April 9th 2011
-    Victory Day -            Agus 8th 2011
-    Canada day -            July 3st 2012
-    Labor Day –             September 5th 2011
-    Thanksgiving Day -    October 10th 2011
-    Remembrance Day -    November 11th 2011
-    Christmas -            December 25th 2011
-    Boxing Day -            December 26th 2011

2011 bank holidays in India are a blend of national events, religious festivals and  community celebrations. From the Christian religious festivals to the Sikh festivals and also  the Hindu as well as Muslim festivals, the major ones are celebrated as the Bank holidays in  India. Other than the religious fervor, several festivals depicting the patriotic themes like  the Republic Day and the Independence Day of the country. The 2011 Bank holidays in India have  been mentioned below along with the dates for your perusal:
•    Muharram
•    Republic Day
•    Milad un Nabi
•    Independence Day
•    Gandhi Jayanti
•    Id ul fitr
•    Dussehra
•    Diwali
•    Guru Nanak Jayanti
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Monthly Horoscope Forecasts And Bank Holidays In The Coming Year 7

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Journalismpost

India being a multicultural and multi religious society, celebrates holidays and festivals of various faiths and special interest groups. bank holidays may be well known by public holidays or may be national holiday all these are differ from country to country. These public holidays in India are the days when banks don’t operate. Bank holidays in India are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
There are some of the special festivals like national, religious and community events in India during which the banks do not operate. On these days, usually the banks remain closed and no transactions are made. There are three national holidays in India: Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti. In addition, several states and regions have local festivals depending on religious and linguistic demographics. 
Bank holidays in India are all public holidays and observed across the various countries. The new year holidays are expected to be great occasions for merriment and planning for lovely vacations to ones dream destinations. The 2010 bank holidays in India differ from country to country and the most significant ones have been picked here for your perusal. This is the most comprehensive listing of bank holidays. This exclusive section offers bank holidays for all the twenty-eight states and seven union territories. Additionally, bank holidays are also classified month-wise.

Monthly horoscope forecasts and monthly astrology predictions are released at different times by different astrologers and don’t necessarily cover a calendar month. Horoscopes monthly cover the month ahead March 2010 through April 2010, this month and next. Some cover the astrological month, meaning they run from the beginning of your zodiac sign to its end. Others cover a roughly 30 day period. Usually, free monthly horoscopes 2010 and astrology forecasts are released in the last week of the month. If you can’t find what you want for free, consider purchasing one of our extended monthly predictions for 2010, with 2010 extended monthly horoscopes available in the 6, 9 or 12 month forecast.
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2010 Bank Holidays – Get List of 2010 Bank Holidays in USA, Bank Holidays Canada, India and UK 5

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Journalismpost

2010 bank holidays are all public holidays and are observed across the various countries. The 2010 bank holidays are expected to be great occasions for merriment and planning for lovely vacations to ones dream destinations. Beginning with the New Year Day on the 1st of January to the Boxing Day on the 28th of December, all the 2010 Bank holidays will be observed in the highest magnitude of celebrations throughout the world. The 2010 bank holidays differ from country to country and the most significant ones have been picked here for your perusal.

The United Kingdom and parts of the Northern Ireland has 8 holidays scheduled for the year 2010. All the 2010 bank holidays in the UK are public holidays of Britain. Although relatively few in numbers as compared to other European countries, they are nevertheless

Mentioned below are the 2010 bank holidays in UK:

· New Year’s Day – January 1st 2010
· Good Friday – April 10th 2010
· Easter Monday – April 13th 2010
· Early May Bank Holiday – May 4th 2010
· Spring Bank Holiday – May 25th 2010

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· Summer Bank Holiday – August 31st 2010
· Christmas Day – December 25th 2010
· Boxing Day – December 28th 2010

The 2010 bank holidays in US, are also known as the federal holidays. Majority of the 50 states in the US celebrate them as occasions they look forward to for a whole year. These bank holidays belong to the distinct genres of are as follows:

· New Years Day – January 1st 2010
· Martin Luther King’s Birthday – January 19th 2010
· President’s Day – February 18th 2010
· Memorial Day – May 26th 2010
· Independence Day – July 4th 2010
· Labor Day – September 1st 2010
· Columbus Day – October 13th 2010
· Veteran’s Day – November 11th 2010
· Thanksgiving Day – November 27th 2010
· Christmas Day – December 26th 2010

2010 bank holidays in Canada are about 10 in number and all the days are observed as public holidays throughout the country.

· New Year – January 1st 2010
· Good Friday – April 10th 2010
· Easter Monday – April 13th 2010
· Victory Day – May 18th 2010
· Canada day – July 1st 2010
· Labor Day – September 7th 2010
· Thanksgiving Day – October 12th 2010
· Remembrance Day – November 11th 2010
· Christmas – December 25th 2010
· Boxing Day – December 26th 2010

2010 bank holidays in India are a blend of national events, religious festivals and community celebrations. From the Christian religious festivals to the Sikh festivals and also the Hindu as well as Muslim festivals, the major ones are celebrated as the Bank holidays in India. Other than the religious fervor, several festivals depicting the patriotic themes like the Republic Day and the Independence Day of the country. The 2010 Bank holidays in India have been mentioned below along with the dates for your perusal:

· Muharram
· Republic Day
· Milad un Nabi
· Independence Day
· Gandhi Jayanti
· Id ul fitr
· Dussehra
· Diwali
· Guru Nanak Jayanti

123newyears.com gives updated information on the 2010 Bank holidays.

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Bank Holidays – Checkout List of 2010-11 Bank Holidays in India ,UK. Canada and USA 7

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Journalismpost

2010 bank holidays are the most important public holidays and are observed across the different countries. The 2010 bank holidays are expected to be great occasions for merriment and planning for lovely vacations to ones dream destinations.  Beginning with the New Year Day on the 1st of January to the Boxing Day on the 28th of December, all the 2010 Bank  holidays will be observed in the highest magnitude of celebrations throughout the world. The 2010 bank holidays vary from  country to country and the most significant ones have been picked here for your perusal. The United Kingdom and parts of the Northern Ireland has eight  holidays scheduled for the year 2010. All the 2010 bank holidays in the UK are public holidays of Britain.

The bank holidays in uk:-

• New Year’s Day – January 1st 2010
• Good Friday – April 10th 2010
• Easter Monday – April 13th 2010
• Early May Bank Holiday – May 4th 2010
• Spring Bank Holiday – May 25th 2010

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• Summer Bank Holiday – August 31st 2010
• Christmas Day – December 25th 2010
• Boxing Day – December 28th 2010

The 2010 bank holidays in US, are also known as the federal holidays. Majority of the 50 states in the US celebrate them as occasions they look forward to for a whole year. These bank holidays belong to the distinct genres of are as follows:

• New Years Day – January 1st 2010
• Martin Luther King’s Birthday – January 19th 2010
• President’s Day – February 18th 2010
• Memorial Day – May 26th 2010
• Independence Day – July 4th 2010
• Labor Day – September 1st 2010
• Columbus Day – October 13th 2010
• Veteran’s Day – November 11th 2010
• Thanksgiving Day – November 27th 2010
• Christmas Day – December 26th 2010

2010 bank holidays in Canada are about 10 in number and all the days are observed as public holidays throughout the country.

• New Year – January 1st 2010
• Good Friday – April 10th 2010
• Easter Monday – April 13th 2010
• Victory Day – May 18th 2010
• Canada day – July 1st 2010
• Labor Day – September 7th 2010
• Thanksgiving Day – October 12th 2010
• Remembrance Day – November 11th 2010
• Christmas – December 25th 2010
• Boxing Day – December 26th 2010

2010 bank holidays in India are a blend of national events, spiritual festivals and community celebrations. From the Christian religious festivals to the Sikh festivals and also the Hindu as well as Muslim festivals, the major ones are celebrated as the Bank holidays in India. Other than the religious fervor, many festivals depicting the patriotic themes like the Republic Day and the Independence Day of the country. The 2010 Bank holidays in India have been mentioned below along with the dates for your perusal.

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Events and Festivals that Brings Bank Holidays 2

Posted on March 08, 2012 by Journalismpost

There are different events and festivals, celebrated by different communities of the world. All these events and festivals bring holidays and breaks to different professionals and corporate personnel. Like new year, christmas, easter day, chinese new year, good friday, boxing day, independence day, labor day and many more, all these events and festivals bring different bank holidays for bank employees of the corporate sector. Different banks follow different criteria of declaring list of bank holidays. Like private banks and government banks comprises different list of their bank holidays. Like UK, USA, India, Ireland, Canada and in other countries of Europe all have follow different rules for listing bank holidays. Bank holidays are also called by public holidays, when all public departments are remained closed and no transaction would be done by these offices. These bank holidays come in the highest magnitude of celebrations across the world.  

UK is one of the financial and richest countries of the globe where you will head center of all world leading financial institution. To know bank holidays in UK is very important for professionals who need to make business tour to UK as well for tourism, who want to make holiday tour to UK.
Bank holidays in uk,

•    January 1st for New Years Celebration,
•    April 2nd celebrated as Good Friday when banks remain closed in UK,

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•    April 5th for Easter Day celebration as one of the biggest day for Christian Community,
•    May 1st for Early May celebration, bank remain closed,
•    August 1st for Summer Holiday celebration,
•    December 25 one of the biggest event Christmas Day,
•    December 28th for Boxing Day celebration

Apart from UK, in whole Europe are familiar with the list of bank holidays where these days are treated as meticulous day when banks are usually closed and not a single trisection would be made by these closed departments. Below are the some bank holidays of Europe.

•    January 1st for New Years Celebration,
•    January 6 for Epiphany when banks remain closed in Europe,
•    February 14 for Valentine’s day celebration as one of the biggest day for lovers,
•    March 1 for Spring Festival celebration, bank remain closed,
•    April 2 for Good Friday celebration,
•    April 5 for Easter Monday Celebration,
•    December 25 one of the biggest event Christmas Day,

Apart from Europe, Ireland is also one of the parts of western culture where bank holidays are celebrated as special days, banks are usually closed and people are seems to have their picnic, get together parties, stage shows or other types holiday enjoyment activities. In Ireland you will 9 bank holidays in Ireland celebrated every year.

•    January 1st for New Years Celebration,
•    March 17th for St. Patrick’s Day when banks remain closed in Europe,
•    April 2nd for Good Friday,
•    May 3rd celebrated as Spring Bank Holiday,
•    Easter Monday date varies each year,
•    First Monday in May, June & August and last Monday in October Celebrated as bank holiday,
•    December 25 one of the biggest event Christmas Day,
•    December 28 for Boxing day,  

Apart from Ireland, there is another country with seventh largest geographical area with name India, where you will find most of head center of world leading companies. Therefore, you will find long list of public holidays that are celebrated as banks holidays in India,

•    January 26th celebrated as Republic Day
•    Aug 15th celebrated as Independence Day
•    Oct 2nd celebrated as Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday
•    Nov 5th celebrated as Deepavali or Diwali
•    Dec 25th celebrated as Christmas Day
•    Dec 26th celebrated as Boxing Day

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2011 China Public Holiday Schedule 3

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Journalismpost

2011 China Public Holiday Schedule was announced by the State Council of China recently. A glimpse to the schedule will better your vacation & traveling in the country, either participating in special cultural activities or avoiding the festive crowds.

2011 China Public Holiday Schedule

Festival

Date

Duration

Origin

Festive Activities

New Year

Jan. 1 to 3

3 days

To celebrate the beginning of a new year.

New Year resolution; sending postcards & greetings to friends and family members; New Year parties.

Spring Festival

Feb. 2 to 8

8 days

Chinese Lunar New Year, a big time for family reunion.

Family reunion dinner; Spring Festival galas; fireworks shows; visiting relatives & friends; traditional custom shows.

Qingming Festival

Apr. 4 to 5

2 days

To show respect to the dead.

Sweeping family gravesites and burning paper money; flying kites; spring plowing for harvest; drinking yellow wine.

Labor Day

Apr. 30 to May 2

3 days

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The same with western countries.

Cultural performances delicated to laborers.

Dragon Boat Festival

Jun. 4 to 6

3 days

A festival in memory of Quanyuan, a famous patriotic poet.

Dragon boat race; eating zong zi (rice dumplings)?wearing sachets (tiny bags filled with fragrant herbs).

Mid-Autumn Day

Sept. 10 to 12

3 days

To worship the Moon and Chinese Goddess Chang E.

Moon worshiping ceremony; family get-together; eating moon cakes; appreciating the Moon & lyric compositions; touring the lantern fair.

National Day

Oct. 1 to 7

7 days

To celebrate the funding of P. R. China.

National Day parade; folk song competions; charity & voluntary programs.

Special Notes

Festivals provides nice oppertunities for foreign tourists to experience the festive China in periods with authentic culturally-steeped atmosphere. For instance, the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Day pledge visitors a unique access to Chinese history, legends and festival culture in place. They will see, taste and enjoy more, compared with tours in normal days.

Every coin has two sides. Though it is fruitful to tour China during festivals, it can not be so perfect. On these holidays, Chinese are free of work and cramming to make their seasonal travels in China. So it is usual to find that scenic spots are jammed with home tourists; buses and hotels are crowded with people. Moreover, the festivals are always rated as high tourism season and the price for hotels and meals will go up a lot, too. If you are planning to visit China during festivals, you’d better be prepared for crowds and higher prices.

China Odyssey Tours advises visitors to take China Tours on common days, or travel China by taking advantage of Chiristmas, a low tourism season in China, which means better enjoyment with less expenses.

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