Jun 25 Dragon Boat Festival. Sep 28 Birthday of Confucius . Oct 1 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Oct 10 Double Tenth National Day . Handshaking is common.
Casual wear is widely acceptable.
Ancient festivals and customs are celebrated enthusiastically and traditional holidays are important. Entertainment is usually offered in restaurants, not at home. Visitors are not expected to entertain. Chinese culture in the form of drama, opera and art is very strong. Despite rapid industrialisation and development, the way of life is very much Chinese, steeped in tradition and old values.