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Category: Festivals
The Lantern Festival
Feb 6th, 2012
The Lantern Festival (元宵節) falls on the 15th day of the first Lunar Month. The Lantern Festival marks the first full moon of the Lunar New Year and symbolizes the return of spring. It is one of Taiwan's most celebrated festivals. more »
The Dragon Boat Festival (端午節)
Jun 15th, 2010
The Dragon Boat Festival (端午節) is a major festival on the Chinese calendar. It occurs on the 5th day of the 5th Lunar month and is characterized by the eating of rice dumplings (粽子), the beating of drums and of course, dragon boats (龍舟).The festival's… more »
Teacher's Day
Sep 28th, 2009
September 28th is Teacher's Day in Taiwan. This particular date was chosen because it coincides with the birthday of Confucius who is regarded as one of the greatest teachers in Chinese history. more »
The Moon Festival (中秋節)
Sep 12th, 2008
The Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) is a very popular festival for many countries in Asia; Taiwan is no different. This festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th Lunar month and is celebrated by eating moon cakes (月餅), pomelos (柚子) and barbequing with family and friends. more »
