Chinese Customs

Sun-drying in autumn is a typical agricultural custom in ancient Chinese society, characterized by strong regional features. Every deep autumn, the busy villagers bring out their colorful harvest of rice, peppers, corn, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and radishes to dry in the sun, in preparation for storage, hoping for another bountiful harvest next year.

Dragon dance during the Spring Festival, also known as dragon dance or dragon lantern dance, is a traditional folk entertainment activity with unique national characteristics in China. From the Spring Festival to the Lantern Festival, dragon dancing is practiced in urban and rural areas across China. Legend has it that dragons can bring clouds and rain, dispel disasters, and bring blessings, symbolizing auspiciousness. Therefore, the custom of praying for peace and prosperity through dragon dance has become a tradition nationwide. After thousands of years of inheritance and development, dragon dancing has evolved into a lively, beautifully performed, and romantic traditional dance.