In the US, the great test of spring is Groundhog’s Day in February. Legend has it that if the groundhog comes out and sees his shadow, he’s scared back home and we get to face six more months of winter. In China, they welcome spring with the Longtaitou Festival – the day the dragon raises his head. It falls on the second day of the … Continue reading The Dragon’s Head Has Risen in N. China
Kitchen God (Zao Jun) was on our bus! Hope everyone gets a good report this year! Follow us now for more ‘Daily Life’ stories from our travels! Continue reading Riding with Zao Jun
Today (January 17th) is the ‘Little Chinese New Year‘ – also known as the Kitchen God Festival (北方小年)! It’s the day to start the preparations for the Chinese New Year and the lunar festival. There are two versions of the Chinese holiday: 北方小年 or Běifāng xiǎo nián which represents the ‘Little Year’ to the north. Celebrated on January 17, 2020. 南方小年 or Nánfāng xiǎo nián … Continue reading Chinese Kitchen God Festival
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