Public holidays in China

Foreigners Enjoy the Spring Festival in China

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Spring Festival, Religion in China, Public holidays in China, Buddhist holidays

Many Chinese people chose not to go back to hometown as people are encouraged to stay where they are and celebrate the Spring Festival, so did a group of foreigners who work in China.

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  • Many Chinese people chose not to go back to hometown as people are encouraged to stay where they are and celebrate the Spring Festival, so did a group of foreigners who work in China.
  • And they felt it was also cool to stay in Beijing and enjoy the Spring Festival like this.
  • To contain COVID-19, people have been encouraged to stay where they are for the upcoming Spring Festival in China.
  • This is the first time that he celebrated the Spring Festival in China since he came to China in 2019.

Foreigners Enjoy the Spring Festival in China

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Spring Festival, Religion in China, Public holidays in China, Buddhist holidays

Many Chinese people chose not to go back to hometown as people are encouraged to stay where they are and celebrate the Spring Festival, so did a group of foreigners who work in China.

Key Points: 
  • Many Chinese people chose not to go back to hometown as people are encouraged to stay where they are and celebrate the Spring Festival, so did a group of foreigners who work in China.
  • And they felt it was also cool to stay in Beijing and enjoy the Spring Festival like this.
  • To contain COVID-19, people have been encouraged to stay where they are for the upcoming Spring Festival in China.
  • This is the first time that he celebrated the Spring Festival in China since he came to China in 2019.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Mid-Autumn Festival

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Food and drink, Foods, Chinese culture, Chinese desserts, Buddhist holidays, Public holidays in China, Cakes, Moon in culture, Mooncake, Mid-Autumn Festival, Justin Trudeau, Autumn

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 1, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 1, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival:
    "Tonight, we join many Asian communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
  • "To mark this occasion, many communities usually join together to light colourful lanterns, share traditional meals and mooncakes, and exchange greetings and gifts.
  • "The Festival is also an opportunity to honour the many communities that observe this day.
  • "On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I offer our best wishes to everyone celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, here in Canada and around the world."

Trip.com Group releases “2020 Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Big Data Report”

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Monday, July 13, 2020
Calendars, Public holidays in China, Dragon boat racing, Holidays, Festivals, Trip.com, Tourism, Qingming Festival, Dragon boat, Dragon Boat Festival

SINGAPORE, July 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international online travel services provider Trip.com Group has highlighted the latest positive trends in travel in its recently released 2020 Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Tourism Big Data Report for the China market.

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  • SINGAPORE, July 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international online travel services provider Trip.com Group has highlighted the latest positive trends in travel in its recently released 2020 Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Tourism Big Data Report for the China market.
  • Despite the setbacks presented by the COVID-19 pandemic since late January, the leading travel services provider has observed month-on-month growth from March, which has continued during the recent Dragon Boat Festival public holiday period.
  • According to the report, throughout the first two days of the holiday period, a total of 37.77 million domestic trips were made, generating USD 1.36 billion in tourism revenue, exceeding the same figures for the three-day-long April Qingming Festival holiday period.
  • Travel is a resilient industry, and a fundamental part of so many of our lives, said Trip.com Group CEO Jane Sun.

Secoo launched "Never Closed Chinese New Year" shopping event

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Countries, Calendars, Holidays, Public holidays in China, Shopping, Chinese New Year, China, Christmas and holiday season

BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese New Year is approaching, and this is the season when millions of Chinese travel aboard and go shopping.

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese New Year is approaching, and this is the season when millions of Chinese travel aboard and go shopping.
  • Secoo, the top luxury e-commerce platform in China, has launched the "Never Closed Chinese New Year" shopping event, offering consumers great shopping options at the comfort and safety of their own home rather than traveling aboard during this holiday season.
  • From January 19 to January 31, Secoo is offering a new surprise every day to celebrate the Lunar New Year.So get your shopping list ready.
  • A canceled trip during Chinese New Year is not a problem.Secoo is devoted to bringing the best from the world to you.

International SOS: Health and Travel Safety Tips for Chinese New Year Celebrations

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Friday, January 17, 2020
Other Travel, Insurance, Health, Travel, Professional services, Technology, Security, Other Health, New Year celebrations, Calendars, Time, Public holidays in China, Buddhist holidays, Holidays, New Year's Eve, Chinese New Year, International SOS

Along with those lucky enough to be visiting or staying in China for the celebrations, anyone attending Chinese New Year celebrations in cities around the world, such as New York, London or Sydney, should also take health and security precautions.

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  • Along with those lucky enough to be visiting or staying in China for the celebrations, anyone attending Chinese New Year celebrations in cities around the world, such as New York, London or Sydney, should also take health and security precautions.
  • This year, the official Chinese New Year holiday will commence on 24 January and ends on 30 January.
  • Tony Ma, Director of Client Liaison for International SOS, commented, While China is rated a low travel risk1, it is expected that petty crime could surge during the celebrations.
  • Ma adds, Travellers heading to Chinese New Year celebrations around the world should also be aware of these common issues that can affect crowded places.

Statement - Minister Joly marks the 2018 Mid-Autumn Festival

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Monday, September 24, 2018
Rail transportation in the United States, Rail transport by country, Culture, Buddhist holidays, Public holidays in China, Harvest festivals, Autumn, Etymologies, Ottawa, Mid-Autumn Festival, Festival, Culture of Canada

OTTAWA, Sept. 24, 2018 /CNW/ -Today marks the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, an annual tradition in China and many East Asian communities in Canada and around the world that celebrates bountiful harvests and united families.

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  • OTTAWA, Sept. 24, 2018 /CNW/ -Today marks the annual Mid-Autumn Festival, an annual tradition in China and many East Asian communities in Canada and around the world that celebrates bountiful harvests and united families.
  • "With roughly 1.8 million Canadians with Chinese heritage, many of us feel a profound sense of kinship and connection with China.
  • Our relationship has grown ever stronger in 2018 as both countries continue to mark the Canada-China Year of Tourism.
  • "But today, for those celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, this is a time to take a break from our fast-paced world.