One of the most distinctive features of Chinese culture is the great variety of unique festivals that has evolved over the course of China's long history. Chinese festivals are deeply rooted in popular tradition and despite China's many changes they remain firmly established as part of the country's vibrant culture. Chinese Festivals introduces a representative selection of these celebrated traditions with full color illustrations, providing a flavor of the diversity and development of traditional Chinese culture.
The renowned Indian philosopher-poet Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a consistent and influential advocate for reinvigorating peaceful relations between India and China as the basis for broadening
