Sounds like a day of rest? But not for you!
When: Mid July. 24th July 2012, 13th August 2013.
Where: China.
Traditionally the Chinese place clothes, bedding and books outside to bask in the sun on the day of the Bathing and Basking festival (or Xi Shai Jie as it is called in China).
Traditional Chinese holidays have been and essential part of Chinese culture for thousands of years and many are associated with Chinese mythology and folklore tales, although we can’t seem to find any origins for this one unless its just simply to give things a good air and dry things out from the often humid conditions at this time of year!
When is the Bathing and Basking Festival?
The Bathing and Basking Festival is celebrated on 6th day of 6th lunar month of China. This is usually in mid July every year.
Chinese Food & Drink
Traditionally most Chinese cuisine is based on opposites, where sweet balances sour for example. Try our Hot and Spicy Crispy Beef recipe. Drink rice wine.
Travel to China
Book flights and hotels with ebookers.com or package holidays with Kuoni.
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From travel books and holiday reading to binoculars and And don’t forget the camera!
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Enjoy your trip! And when you get home we’d love you to come back and tell us all about it!
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Traditional Chinese PicturesThese traditional Chinese pictures are hand cut out of very thin rice paper. They are often used to decorate entrances and windows during Chinese holidays and festivals and are considered good luck when given as presents for birthdays and weddings. |
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Set the sky alight with lanternsSky lanterns are used at many Chinese festivals and they are a lovely way to light up any celebration. Watch them float up into the sky. Lots of colours to choose from! |
Picture: Bathing & Basking festival, Shanghai, Somewhereintheworldtoday
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