Spring Festival 2010 - China.org.cn

Fire dragon dance in E. China

Origin of Spring Festival

The Spring Festival is the largest and most important festival in China. It is the first day of the lunar calendar and usually occurs somewhere between January 30 and February 20, heralding the beginning of spring, thus it is known as Spring Festival.

·	The Year of the Tiger
·	What are Tigers like?
·	Essential Chinese phrases for Spring Festival

Beijing

·	Temple fairs
·	Movies & shows
·	Eating in Beijing
·	Stores & markets

Shanghai

·	Lantern showcase
·	What you shan't miss in cinemas & theaters
·	Restaurant recommendations
·	Shopping venues

Guangzhou

·	Flower fairs
·	What to enjoy in cinemas & theaters
·	Have a taste of Guangzhou
·	Malls & streets

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Offerings to Kitchen God

Fireworks and Firecrackers

Spring Couplets

Walking on Stilts

·	Spring Has Arrived

·	Celebrating Spring Festival

·	Boisterous Elation

·	Celebration of Good Times

·	Meet Guest

·	Hope You Good Fortune

·	Congratulations to You

·	Prelude of Spring Festival

·	Laba Festival
·	Little New Year
·	Lunar New Year's Eve
·	Lantern Festival