Xi'an Major Events & Festivals
A beautiful ancient city being host to more than
a dozen Chinese dynasties in the past, Xi'an is undoubtedly the
historical center of China. Today, the rich and colourful historical
and cultural heritage of Xi'an is visible through a wealth of
cultural relics, museums, and historical sites, including the
world-famous terracotta army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang which is
mixed in with the modern and vibrant metropolis. Following are
a few of the popular events and festivals that are celebrated
in Xi'an with fervor, fun and frolic.
Xi'an Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is one of the most important festivals that originated in
the Western Han Dynasty which is supposed to bring loads of good luck. This festival
as the name suggest is about hanging lanterns and is usually celebrated on the
15th of the first month of the lunar calendar. Because of Xi'an's amazing ties
with the historical aspects of China, the Lantern Festival is considered a huge
celebration for the Xi'anese.
Xi'an Spring Festival
The Spring festival or the Lunar New Year is perhaps the biggest
traditional festival that the Chinese celebrate and this festival
is celebrated by the ethnic Chinese community all over the world.According to some estimates the festival has been celebrated
for some four thousand years. It can be said without much difficulty
that the spring festival binds the whole country of China together
though it consists of a lot of races and an enormous territory.
Xi'an Art
Festival of Ancient Culture
If ethnicity is what you are looking for, then the place to be
is the Xi'an Ancient Culture and Art Festival held every year
since 1990. Its aim is to foster better understanding of the
Chinese culture among other nations.
Xi'an International
Calligraphy Meeting
The International Calligraphy Meeting is held annually in Xi'an.
The meeting is marked by a fancy inauguration ceremony consisting
of an inscription written on a hundred meter scroll.
Certificates are given to participants, and tourists have the
opportunity to check out and learn more about calligraphy masterpieces
that are on display at the Forest of Steles, Jiucheng and Shimen.
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