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Food and Festivals of China, EPUB eBook

Food and Festivals of China EPUB

Part of the China: The Emerging Superpower series

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Description

Have you ever seen the boisterous lion dances or heard the multitude of firecrackers in Chinatown during the Chinese New Year?

Did you ever wonder what kind of festivals and holidays the Chinese people celebrate?

This book takes a look at the fascinating world of Chinese food and festivals.

It introduces the most popular traditional festivals celebrated by Chinese people all over the globe, including the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and two "festivals of the dead." It also examines intriguing ethnic festivals celebrated by some of China's 55 officially recognized minority peoples.

Discover the customs, legends, and traditional food and treats of these festivals.

Share the excitement of the celebration with one-fifth of the world's population, and enjoy the liveliest component of a 4,000-year-old civilization!

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