Author: Stepanchuk, Carol

Mooncakes and hungry ghosts : festivals of China
Date1991
Publish_locationSan Francisco
PublisherChina Books & Periodicals
CollectionRicci Institute Library
LanguageEnglish
Record_typeBook
ShelfTBD
Call NumberGT4883.A2 S74 1991
Descriptionxiv, 145 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 21 cm
NoteMooncakes and hungry ghosts : festivals of China / Carol Stepanchuk and Charles Wong.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-143).
Spine title: Mooncakes & hungry ghosts.
Festivals of the living. The New Year festival ; The Dragon Boat festival ; The Mid-Autumn festival -- Festivals of the dead. Clear brightness festival ; Feast of the hungry ghosts -- Festivals of romance and compassion, survival and marriage. Festival of the cowherd and the weaving maiden ; Tian Hou, protectress of seafarers ; Double Yang Day ; The rites of matrimony -- Festivals of earth, water, wind, and fire: National minorities of China -- Appendix. The Chinese calendar ; Major birthdays and festivals ; Symbols of celebration ; Setting a table fit for the Gods ; Symbols and images of long life, happiness and good fortune ; Chronology of dynasties
SubjectChina--Social life and customs Festivals--China
ISBN0835124819
LCCN91-73127