Festivals mark the seasons and express the joys, hopes, and fears of the people.
They entertain and offer relief and give the opportunity to renew and recreate. From early childhood, the yearly celebrations play an important role in the life of every Chinese person. They are a time of family reunions and a oneness with heaven. Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Winter Solstice. It marks the first day of the Chinese lunar year.