The cultural tradition of the Spring Festival has a long history,which is a profound embodiment of China's farming civilization and folk beliefs.The rituals and customs such as Worshipping the Kitchen God in the t...The cultural tradition of the Spring Festival has a long history,which is a profound embodiment of China's farming civilization and folk beliefs.The rituals and customs such as Worshipping the Kitchen God in the twelfth lunar month,putting up Spring Festival couplets,having family reunion dinner on Chinese New Year's Eve and temple fairs during the Spring Festival show the unique beliefs and values of the Chinese nation to bid farewell to the old and usher in the new and pray for reunion and happiness.展开更多
Do you like the Spring Festival?I really like it!I can eat delicious food,wear new clothes,watch the lion dance,and join in lots of fun activities.The Spring Festival is the most important holiday in China.Do you know...Do you like the Spring Festival?I really like it!I can eat delicious food,wear new clothes,watch the lion dance,and join in lots of fun activities.The Spring Festival is the most important holiday in China.Do you know how the Spring Festival began?Let me tell you an old story about it.A long,long time ago,there was a scary monster named Nian.On the last day of the Lunar Year,when winter was ending and spring was coming,Nian would wake up from its sleep.展开更多
Long ago during the Spring and Autumn Period,there was a prince named Chong’er from the State of Jin.He had to run away from his home because some bad people wanted to hurt him.One day,while traveling in a lonely pla...Long ago during the Spring and Autumn Period,there was a prince named Chong’er from the State of Jin.He had to run away from his home because some bad people wanted to hurt him.One day,while traveling in a lonely place,Chong’er was so hungry and cold that he felt he couldn’t stand up.Just when things seemed hopeless,a very loyal minister named Jie Zitui did something amazing.He cut off a piece of his own leg,cooked it over a fire and gave it to Chong’er.When Zhong’er found out what Jie Zitui had done,he cried and cried because he was so touched.展开更多
1 If you visit Lopburi,you might feel like you are on the set of Rise of the Planet of the Apes.While James Franco isnt wandering down the streets,the city is overrun with so many monkeys that you might wonder if they...1 If you visit Lopburi,you might feel like you are on the set of Rise of the Planet of the Apes.While James Franco isnt wandering down the streets,the city is overrun with so many monkeys that you might wonder if theyre taking over.These arent just any monkeys;theyre lively,curious,and absolutely everywhere.展开更多
In autumn on the Changtang Grassland,the morning light turns golden,and the dew has not yet evaporated.On the Gesar Horse Racing Field in the Seni District of Nagqu,at an altitude of 4,500 meters,the crowd surged and ...In autumn on the Changtang Grassland,the morning light turns golden,and the dew has not yet evaporated.On the Gesar Horse Racing Field in the Seni District of Nagqu,at an altitude of 4,500 meters,the crowd surged and the cheers rise like a tidal wave,marking the start of the annual Nagqu Qiaqing Horse Racing Festival.Herdsmen from 11 districts and counties ride their horses,dress in magnificent costumes,their sleeves fluttering in the wind and their silver ornaments chiming.Their faces are etched with traces of wind and sunlight,and their spirits exude the pride of a culture passed down through the generations.展开更多
1 The Edinburgh Festival Fringe,a three‑week festival of performing arts that takes place in Edinburgh every August,transforms Edinburgh into a dynamic center of creativity and entertainment.This festival draws a wide...1 The Edinburgh Festival Fringe,a three‑week festival of performing arts that takes place in Edinburgh every August,transforms Edinburgh into a dynamic center of creativity and entertainment.This festival draws a wide range of participants,from new artists aiming to make their mark to seasoned performers returning to take in the citys artistic atmosphere.With its open‑access policy,the Fringe truly offers a platform for everyone,providing unique opportunities for artists and audiences to engage in diverse cultural experiences.展开更多
The aim of this research is to analyse the celebration of ancient festivals through narrations. The study is a qualitative research in which narrative research was employed. The study was carried out in Kiitahya. The ...The aim of this research is to analyse the celebration of ancient festivals through narrations. The study is a qualitative research in which narrative research was employed. The study was carried out in Kiitahya. The participants were selected using the snowball sampling technique which is a part of purposeful sampling. In the study, the data were collected through unstructured interviews, which are commonly used in narrative research. According to the results of the analysis, the festivals were examined as three themes： religious festivals, national festivals, and seasonal festivals. Preparations before the religious festivals include cleaning, shopping, and preparing meals. In the morning of the first festival day, fathers go to prayer with their sons. Then they visit cemetery. Women do not join these visits. In festival visits, vips are given socks and handkerchief. Preparations of national festivals begin long before. Streets are decorated with flags which signal the preparations. Celebrations mostly take place in stadiums. Reports showed that the celebrations of Nowruz are rare in Kfitahya. Reports indicated that in Kfitahya, Hldlrellez is much more frequently celebrated in contrast to Nowruz. Painting and clinking eggs are also seen in the celebration of Hldlrellez.展开更多
In order to pray for harvest and express gratitude, Dong ethnic arranged sacrifices of farming in accordance with periodicity of rice production and its requirements to festivals and calendar. Meanwhile, New Year, Pra...In order to pray for harvest and express gratitude, Dong ethnic arranged sacrifices of farming in accordance with periodicity of rice production and its requirements to festivals and calendar. Meanwhile, New Year, Pray in Spring and Return in Autumn not only play significant roles in agricultural production, but also evolve to farming holidays which are enriched with more social connotations. Centered on husbandry and production, some folklore that is rich in local color has been formed in Dong society. The writer introduced some farming ritual of Dong ethnic group, such as, sowing, Kai Yang Men, Rain-praying, Chang Xin, reaping and Lunar New Year, summarized their belief in the land worship, festival ritual, ancestor ritual and ceres ritual. It is concluded that sacrifice is a production-related folklore, which is formed by repeated operation and constant practice. Some taboos were also prohibited in agricultural sacrifice because people were not able to change the unfavorable reality of farming with their insufficient experience and knowledge; however, they resorted to witchcraft for the purpose of harvest. It is believed that the activity of sacrifice will also be kept in the life of Dong ethnic group due to their dependency on agriculture and the land.展开更多
This paper analyzes the cultural elements of China's four traditional festivals from the perspective of the Theory of Cultural Functions, which presents in detail the forming of traditional festivals, varied festi...This paper analyzes the cultural elements of China's four traditional festivals from the perspective of the Theory of Cultural Functions, which presents in detail the forming of traditional festivals, varied festival traditions and good expectations held by people toward lives. This paper is also designed with the aim to further exert the functions of traditional Chinese festivals, which as a result, will contribute to the preservation of national characters and the inheritance of national spirits.展开更多
Festival, an occasion when people come to enjoy themselves. Every country has its own traditional festivals, celebrated by all kinds of activities. In China, the most important festival is Spring Festival, while in Am...Festival, an occasion when people come to enjoy themselves. Every country has its own traditional festivals, celebrated by all kinds of activities. In China, the most important festival is Spring Festival, while in America, the most important festival is Christmas. Festi val differences exist between China and America. With time elapsing, festival culture changes gradually and some new cultural phenome non occurs.展开更多
As the two most important festivals in China and western countries, Spring Festival and Christmas Day each exempli?fies some of the core values and cultural differences in these two cultures wit which this paper is ma...As the two most important festivals in China and western countries, Spring Festival and Christmas Day each exempli?fies some of the core values and cultural differences in these two cultures wit which this paper is mainly concerned. By comparing the external manners such as the family reunion, shopping, exchanging New Year greetings, the paper explore the internal cultur?al differences determining those different external manners such as the collectivism, individualism, filial piety, ancestor worship and religion, etc. Through those comparisons, this paper will succeed to achieve its goal if it exhibits, as the title suggests, a glimpse of cultural differences.展开更多
The ThirdChina ArtFestivalThe Third China Art Festival,agathering of some 8,000 artists fromChina’s 56 nationalities,was heldfrom February 18 to March 3 thisyear in Kunming,Yunnan Province.Thirty-three of the 42 art ...The ThirdChina ArtFestivalThe Third China Art Festival,agathering of some 8,000 artists fromChina’s 56 nationalities,was heldfrom February 18 to March 3 thisyear in Kunming,Yunnan Province.Thirty-three of the 42 art troupesparticipating in the art festival werefrom different provinces,municipal-ities and autonomous regions onChina’s mainland.Others camefrom Hongkong and Taiwan,thefirst delegations to attend a nationalart festival,and from the Democrat-ic People’s Republic of Korea,Mex-ico,Laos,Vietnam,Myanmar,Japanand Thailand.Performances rangedfrom opera and symphony to dramaand folk singing and dancing.Allprovinces and regions were repre-sented as the various nationalitiesshowed off their unique cultures andcustoms.展开更多
Traditional festivals are formed in the long-term accumulation of a nation's history and culture.They are the carriers of national culture.In recent years,with economic globalization,western festivals are becoming...Traditional festivals are formed in the long-term accumulation of a nation's history and culture.They are the carriers of national culture.In recent years,with economic globalization,western festivals are becoming increasingly popular in China.They have been sought after by many young people in a form that people like,which impacts the traditional festivals in China and affects Chinese culture to a certain extent.In view of the current situation of western festivals in China,the author of this paper discusses the impact on Chinese culture and gives some suggestions on how to treat western festivals correctly,inherit Chinese traditional fes⁃tivals and develop excellent Chinese culture.展开更多
文摘The cultural tradition of the Spring Festival has a long history,which is a profound embodiment of China's farming civilization and folk beliefs.The rituals and customs such as Worshipping the Kitchen God in the twelfth lunar month,putting up Spring Festival couplets,having family reunion dinner on Chinese New Year's Eve and temple fairs during the Spring Festival show the unique beliefs and values of the Chinese nation to bid farewell to the old and usher in the new and pray for reunion and happiness.
文摘Do you like the Spring Festival?I really like it!I can eat delicious food,wear new clothes,watch the lion dance,and join in lots of fun activities.The Spring Festival is the most important holiday in China.Do you know how the Spring Festival began?Let me tell you an old story about it.A long,long time ago,there was a scary monster named Nian.On the last day of the Lunar Year,when winter was ending and spring was coming,Nian would wake up from its sleep.
文摘Long ago during the Spring and Autumn Period,there was a prince named Chong’er from the State of Jin.He had to run away from his home because some bad people wanted to hurt him.One day,while traveling in a lonely place,Chong’er was so hungry and cold that he felt he couldn’t stand up.Just when things seemed hopeless,a very loyal minister named Jie Zitui did something amazing.He cut off a piece of his own leg,cooked it over a fire and gave it to Chong’er.When Zhong’er found out what Jie Zitui had done,he cried and cried because he was so touched.
文摘1 If you visit Lopburi,you might feel like you are on the set of Rise of the Planet of the Apes.While James Franco isnt wandering down the streets,the city is overrun with so many monkeys that you might wonder if theyre taking over.These arent just any monkeys;theyre lively,curious,and absolutely everywhere.
文摘In autumn on the Changtang Grassland,the morning light turns golden,and the dew has not yet evaporated.On the Gesar Horse Racing Field in the Seni District of Nagqu,at an altitude of 4,500 meters,the crowd surged and the cheers rise like a tidal wave,marking the start of the annual Nagqu Qiaqing Horse Racing Festival.Herdsmen from 11 districts and counties ride their horses,dress in magnificent costumes,their sleeves fluttering in the wind and their silver ornaments chiming.Their faces are etched with traces of wind and sunlight,and their spirits exude the pride of a culture passed down through the generations.
文摘1 The Edinburgh Festival Fringe,a three‑week festival of performing arts that takes place in Edinburgh every August,transforms Edinburgh into a dynamic center of creativity and entertainment.This festival draws a wide range of participants,from new artists aiming to make their mark to seasoned performers returning to take in the citys artistic atmosphere.With its open‑access policy,the Fringe truly offers a platform for everyone,providing unique opportunities for artists and audiences to engage in diverse cultural experiences.
文摘The aim of this research is to analyse the celebration of ancient festivals through narrations. The study is a qualitative research in which narrative research was employed. The study was carried out in Kiitahya. The participants were selected using the snowball sampling technique which is a part of purposeful sampling. In the study, the data were collected through unstructured interviews, which are commonly used in narrative research. According to the results of the analysis, the festivals were examined as three themes： religious festivals, national festivals, and seasonal festivals. Preparations before the religious festivals include cleaning, shopping, and preparing meals. In the morning of the first festival day, fathers go to prayer with their sons. Then they visit cemetery. Women do not join these visits. In festival visits, vips are given socks and handkerchief. Preparations of national festivals begin long before. Streets are decorated with flags which signal the preparations. Celebrations mostly take place in stadiums. Reports showed that the celebrations of Nowruz are rare in Kfitahya. Reports indicated that in Kfitahya, Hldlrellez is much more frequently celebrated in contrast to Nowruz. Painting and clinking eggs are also seen in the celebration of Hldlrellez.
基金Supported by Fund of Guizhou Social Planning in Philosophy(09GHQN014)~~
文摘In order to pray for harvest and express gratitude, Dong ethnic arranged sacrifices of farming in accordance with periodicity of rice production and its requirements to festivals and calendar. Meanwhile, New Year, Pray in Spring and Return in Autumn not only play significant roles in agricultural production, but also evolve to farming holidays which are enriched with more social connotations. Centered on husbandry and production, some folklore that is rich in local color has been formed in Dong society. The writer introduced some farming ritual of Dong ethnic group, such as, sowing, Kai Yang Men, Rain-praying, Chang Xin, reaping and Lunar New Year, summarized their belief in the land worship, festival ritual, ancestor ritual and ceres ritual. It is concluded that sacrifice is a production-related folklore, which is formed by repeated operation and constant practice. Some taboos were also prohibited in agricultural sacrifice because people were not able to change the unfavorable reality of farming with their insufficient experience and knowledge; however, they resorted to witchcraft for the purpose of harvest. It is believed that the activity of sacrifice will also be kept in the life of Dong ethnic group due to their dependency on agriculture and the land.
文摘This paper analyzes the cultural elements of China's four traditional festivals from the perspective of the Theory of Cultural Functions, which presents in detail the forming of traditional festivals, varied festival traditions and good expectations held by people toward lives. This paper is also designed with the aim to further exert the functions of traditional Chinese festivals, which as a result, will contribute to the preservation of national characters and the inheritance of national spirits.
文摘Festival, an occasion when people come to enjoy themselves. Every country has its own traditional festivals, celebrated by all kinds of activities. In China, the most important festival is Spring Festival, while in America, the most important festival is Christmas. Festi val differences exist between China and America. With time elapsing, festival culture changes gradually and some new cultural phenome non occurs.
文摘As the two most important festivals in China and western countries, Spring Festival and Christmas Day each exempli?fies some of the core values and cultural differences in these two cultures wit which this paper is mainly concerned. By comparing the external manners such as the family reunion, shopping, exchanging New Year greetings, the paper explore the internal cultur?al differences determining those different external manners such as the collectivism, individualism, filial piety, ancestor worship and religion, etc. Through those comparisons, this paper will succeed to achieve its goal if it exhibits, as the title suggests, a glimpse of cultural differences.
文摘The ThirdChina ArtFestivalThe Third China Art Festival,agathering of some 8,000 artists fromChina’s 56 nationalities,was heldfrom February 18 to March 3 thisyear in Kunming,Yunnan Province.Thirty-three of the 42 art troupesparticipating in the art festival werefrom different provinces,municipal-ities and autonomous regions onChina’s mainland.Others camefrom Hongkong and Taiwan,thefirst delegations to attend a nationalart festival,and from the Democrat-ic People’s Republic of Korea,Mex-ico,Laos,Vietnam,Myanmar,Japanand Thailand.Performances rangedfrom opera and symphony to dramaand folk singing and dancing.Allprovinces and regions were repre-sented as the various nationalitiesshowed off their unique cultures andcustoms.
文摘Traditional festivals are formed in the long-term accumulation of a nation's history and culture.They are the carriers of national culture.In recent years,with economic globalization,western festivals are becoming increasingly popular in China.They have been sought after by many young people in a form that people like,which impacts the traditional festivals in China and affects Chinese culture to a certain extent.In view of the current situation of western festivals in China,the author of this paper discusses the impact on Chinese culture and gives some suggestions on how to treat western festivals correctly,inherit Chinese traditional fes⁃tivals and develop excellent Chinese culture.
