Throughout history, the Chinese people, both rich and poor, have had a passion for their festivals.
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. They are a time of family reunions and a oneness with heaven. It marks the first day of the Chinese lunar year. Legend says that an old man told the people that the great beast Nian, who swallowed people in one bite, could be scared away by the color red.