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Book Synopsis Chinese Festival Culture Series-The Maguai Festival of the Zhuang People by : Li Song
Download or read book Chinese Festival Culture Series-The Maguai Festival of the Zhuang People written by Li Song and published by Paths International Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Maguai Festival of the Zhuang people literally means 'worshipping frog to pray for peace, harmony and a good harvest for the upcoming year' in the Zhuang language since the frog is deemed as an incarnation of gods. The book introduces the cultural background of the Zhuang people, the origin, development, dissemination of the Maguai Festival and its customs including attire, the singing of ballads, performing dances, special food and exquisite Zhuang handicrafts. The ethnic minority of Zhuang has a comparably large population in China and Zhuang culture is an important part of Chinese civilization. Zhuang people have a unique lifestyles including ethnic costumes, folk singing and dancing, special cuisine and indigenous religions. All these cultural elements can be observed in the Maguai Festival and hence this book. This book almost covers all aspects of the characteristic culture of Zhuang people, which is less known to the rest of the world but should not be neglected. The book aims to offer a panoramic view of Zhuang culture to a global audience. CONTENTSCulture and Nature History and DevelopmentCustoms for the Maguai Festival Places Famous for Celebrating the Maguai FestivalThe book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.
Download or read book 壮族蚂[guai]节 written by 李松 and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Li Song, the director of the Folk Literature and Art Development Center of the Ministry of Culture as the chief editor [of the series]"--Page 188.
Book Synopsis Chinese Festival Culture Series (10 Volumes) by : Song Li
Download or read book Chinese Festival Culture Series (10 Volumes) written by Song Li and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 1944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: China is an ancient culture, but it is also a diverse culture and this series of 10 books celebrate the diversity of Chinese festival culture. Each book explores and reveals insights into Chinese festivals and their origins. The books discuss the origins of each festival and the lives they celebrate. In particular, they highlight the unique tapestry of modern Chinese life while exploring the rich and ancient culture of the Chinese people. Each book is beautifully illustrated and provides a detailed examination of each festival. The series is unique in exploring the festivals of ethnic groups in China with their unique celebrations which are less well known outside China. Each book brings to life the long standing heritage of the Chinese people they examine and the joy of their festivals. This series is an essential resource for anyone keen to explore the rich diversity of China's festival culture and includes the following: The Festival of February the Second * The Festival of March the Third * The Lantern Festival * The Maguai Festival of the Zhuang People * The Peony Festival * The Saizhuang Festival of Yi Ethnic Group * The Sister Rice Festival * The Spring Festival * The Tibetan Calendar New Year * The Tomb-Sweeping Day. (Series: Chinese Festival Culture) [Subject: Subject: Anthropology, Chinese Studies, Asian Studies, Cultural Studies]
Book Synopsis Chinese Festival Culture Series-The Spring Festival by : Li Song
Download or read book Chinese Festival Culture Series-The Spring Festival written by Li Song and published by Paths International Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spring Festival is the most important day for Chinese people and it truly creates a carnival for unification of family members and for celebration at the end of a year. This book introduces the origin, development, and traditions of the Spring Festival in detail and offers readers a panoramic view of this festival. Many people know the Spring Festival but don't have the first hand resources regarding to its history and features. This book tells the stories behind its name and lets readers get insight into it The author covers nearly every aspect of the Spring Festival. The Spring Festival in ethnic minorities of China and overseas Chinese diasporas is also included, which is often absent in other books on this subject.CONTENTSThe Origin of the Spring FestivalLegends of the Spring FestivalThrough the Spring FestivalThe Customs of the Spring FestivalExotic Customs of the MinoritiesThe Spring Festival in Modern ChinaThe Spring Festival AbroadThe book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.
Download or read book 壮族蚂[guai]节 written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Chinese Festival Culture Series-The Festival of March the Third by : Li Song
Download or read book Chinese Festival Culture Series-The Festival of March the Third written by Li Song and published by Paths International Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Festival of March the Third is the day of sacrificing to ancestors, gods and saints in China. The book introduces the origin, development, dissemination, activities held and distinctive local features of the Festival of March the Third. Different from the Tomb-Sweeping Day, the Festival of March 3rd has religious implications for worshipping Buddhism and Taoism and warding off evil spirits and purifying your own mind.The book not only introduces the history and development of the Festival of March 3rd but also tells many touching folk tales and heroic legends which are associated with the festival. The book offers insight into the distinct and subtle features of this festival. The book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.
Book Synopsis Chinese Festival Culture Series-The Tomb-Sweeping Day by : Li Song
Download or read book Chinese Festival Culture Series-The Tomb-Sweeping Day written by Li Song and published by Paths International Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tomb-Sweeping Day is the festival commemorating ancestors and making sacrifices to gods and saints. This book introduces the origin, inheritance, traditions and varied forms of the Tomb-Sweeping Day.The Tomb-Sweeping Day is to show respect to ancestors and gods and saints worshipped from generation to generation so it deserves to be highlighted and enjoy the same status of importance with the Spring Festival in China. The Tomb-Sweeping Day is seen as a significant component of Confucianism to show the filialness and loyalty of Chinese people. Many folk tales and legends of sagacious heroes are the prototype of sacred ceremonies during the Tomb-Sweeping Day and they are vividly narrated in this book. CONTENTSOriginDisseminationCustomsDistinctive Festive PlacesThe book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.
Book Synopsis Origins of Chinese Festivals (Rev) by : Goh Pei Ki
Download or read book Origins of Chinese Festivals (Rev) written by Goh Pei Ki and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on the origins of the festivals and popular stories associated with them will help the reader to appreciate how the celebration of these festivals acted as a social glue in identifying and helping the Chinese stick together as a race throughout their long history and wherever they are found.
Download or read book 春节 written by 李松 and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Li Song, the director of the Folk Literature and Art Development Center of the Ministry of Culture as the chief editor [of the series]"--Page 183.
Download or read book Chinese Festivals written by Liming Wei and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Origins of Chinese Festivals (2018 Edition - PDF) by : Pei Ki Goh, Chunjiang Fu
Download or read book Origins of Chinese Festivals (2018 Edition - PDF) written by Pei Ki Goh, Chunjiang Fu and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scale and variety of Chinese festivals have never ceases to amaze observers. But what are the origins of these festivals and how do they reflect traditional values in a civilization with more than 5,000 years of history. The reader will be intrigued to learn that the festivals did not all originate at the same time. In fact , many have been evolved with the development of the Chinese civilization. The presentation of the stories about these tradition festivals in comics will help the reader to appreciate their celebrations through the ages.
Download or read book Stories from China written by Meiru Liu and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces ten most important traditional Chinese festivals, including the Spring Festival, Yuanxiao Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival, the Night of Sevens, Mid-Autumn Festival, Double Ninth Festival, Winter Solstice, Laba Festival and Little New Year. Besides these, there are also cultural tips such as staying up all night on Spring Festival Eve, pasting the Spring Festival couplets, watching Spring Festival Gala, guessing the lantern riddles, 24 solar terms, Chinese people's sense of reunion, the special meanings of the number "9" and the ancestral worship ceremonies, etc.
Download or read book 元宵节 written by 李松 and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Li Song, the director of the Folk Literature and Art Development Center of the Ministry of Culture as the chief editor [of the series]"--Page 187.
Book Synopsis Learning About Festivals In China by : Lillia Notwick
Download or read book Learning About Festivals In China written by Lillia Notwick and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: China is not only a country with a diverse culture and history but also has many interesting things for us to discover, including extremely special festivals not to be missed if you have the opportunity to set foot. Festivals in China possess their own beauty, always show the magnificence and impression that makes them attractive to tourists around the world. When you come here, you will witness and participate in many different activities, enjoy the colorful festival space of the country of billions of people. So what festivals do China have? What are the specific Chinese festival customs? When are the festivals held in China? You can explore the details in this book. Chapter by chapter, the volume describes the customs, legends, and dishes of each of the eight traditional Chinese holidays-the Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, the Qingming Festival, the Dragonboat Festival, the Qixi Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Double-Ninth Festival, and the Winter Solstice-exploring the ways in which they have evolved over time and diverged across geographical regions. The holidays also serve as a lens through which to study broader Chinese culture, the arc of China's historical periods, and the culture's most ingrained societal values
Download or read book Festival written by Jiqieng Juan and published by ATF Press. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is one of Chinese Folklore Culture Series, which makes an intensive study of Chinese traditional festivals, the differences and characteristics of ancient and modern festival customs, in order to reveal the rich cultural connotations of Chinese traditional festival customs. It attempts to find a clue of the origin and change of Chinese traditional festival customs and showed them in an overall perspective.
Download or read book Chinese Festivals written by Liming Wei and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Chinese Traditional Festivals by : Marie-Luise Latsch
Download or read book Chinese Traditional Festivals written by Marie-Luise Latsch and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: