Winter Solstice (Dongzhi) Festival

Dongzhi Festival, one of the most renowned Chinese holidays in 2021, is held every December. This is one of China's most well-known celebrations, also known as the Winter Solstice. If you're wondering what the concept behind this event is, you'll be relieved to hear that it's centered on cosmic balance and harmony. Days will be filled with more daylight hours following the big celebration of this event.

Today, people in China celebrate this occasion by visiting one another and preparing delectable foods such as Tangyuan, which is prepared from rice flour. Tangyuan is a fantastic multicolored meal that you must taste while on vacation!

On this auspicious day, several Chinese families congregate and sit together to enjoy the day's special dinner. They also pay homage to their forefathers' departed spirits and visit their tombs.

Time: December 22, 2022 (Thursday)