Folk Cultures

sThe essence of traditional Tibetan culture is a
The traditional customs in chinese each nation are richcomponent part of Chinese national culture and the
and colorful with its unique features; however, theygovernment has always attached great importance
also havethe common kernel, value orientation andto protecting and developing it and helping it flourish.
intensive method. The folk custom tourism has got aSour Milk Drinking Festival is the largest and one of
very big development and become more and morethe most interesting festival in Tibetan.
popular in our country.The values of Chinese haveThe "Nadam Fair" is a traditional pageant with distinct
originated from the life practice of ChineseMongolian characteristics. It is usually held when the
people,from the Confucianism,T aoism and Mohism ofgrass and water are full and flocks and herds are
the Chinese academic elite and from the folklore andstout and strong.
folk literature in China.The third-month Fair, a traditional festival of the Bai
The Chinese 56 nationality's different cultures and theethnic group in Dali, Yunnan Province, dates back1300
life style are colourful, the national holiday is unique.Atyears to the Tang Dynasty.It lasts a week, from
the China Ethnic Culture Park, people can learn aboutthe15 th to the22 nd days of the third month by the
the customs, costumes, and culture of China'sChinese lunar calendar.
fifty-six minorities.Lion and dragon dances duringAs a single day for a fairy is a full year for ordinary
festivals are part of the traditional custom in China.mortals, people splash water once every year so
People celebrate on these happy occasions andthat the twelve girls can clean themselves. This is
express their best wishes for good luck andsaid to be the origin of the Water-splashing Festival.
prosperity.