Chinese culture and traditions

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Facts about Chinese New Year:

• The date always varies but is usually between January 21st and Febuary 20th
• 1/5 of the worlds population celebrates Chinese New Year
• People exchange red envelopes with money inside
• It is the most annual usage of fireworks

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/new-year-facts.htm

Some examples of traditional Chinese food:

• Beijing roast duck
• Fried sweet and sour tenderloin
• Spring rolls
• Fried rice
• Stir fried tofu
• Chinese dumplings
• Wonton
• Fried noodles
• Kung Pao chicken

http://www.chinatour.co.nz/china-tours/

http://traditions.cultural-china.com/en/14Traditions47.html

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_culture

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_clothing

1. The Chinese calendar uses the moon and the Western calendar uses the sun.
2. I was born under the sign of the sheep, this means I am protective.
3. According to Chinese tradition of you stand on an egg at exactly 12:00 noon you will have good luck the following year.
4. If you hang herbs on your door, display portraits of Chung Kuei and drink nutritious concoctions you are protected from evil.
5. The two important ceremonies performed on dragon boats are throwing dumplings and zongzi in to the water and dragon boat races.