The scale and variety of Chinese festivals have never ceased to amaze observers. But what are the origins of these festivals and how do they reflect traditional values in a civilization with more than 5,000 years of history? This book depicts all the popular Chinese festivals. Whatever the ethnic or religious background of the reader may be, he or she will not fail to be fascinated by the stories associated with Chinese festivals.
The reader will be intrigued to learn that the festivals did not all originate at the same time. In fact many have evolved with the development of the Chinese civilization. The presentation of the stories about these traditional festivals in comics will help the reader to appreciate how their celebrations have acted as social glue in keeping the Chinese united as a race throughout their long history and wherever they live in the world.