As the Pure Brightness (Qingming) Festival draws near, qingtuan ("green cake") is re-appearing on shop shelves in Shanghai and other regions in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

Every March 4th or 5th in lunar calendar is one of the 24 solar terms in traditional Chinese calendar.

Unlike other traditional Chinese festivals, from its name you can scarcely figure out what the Double Ninth Day is celebrated for.

Chinese Valentine’s Day (Qi Xi Jie) occurs on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. In 2007, Qi Xi Jie falls on August 19, 2007.

The 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar year is an important day for the Chinese people.