The Dōngzhì Festival or Winter Solstice Festival is one of the most important Chinese and East Asian festivals celebrated by the Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Koreans, and Vietnamese. The origins of this festival can be traced back to the yin and yang philosophy of balance and harmony in the cosmos.
About Dongzhi Festival in brief
The Dōngzhì Festival or Winter Solstice Festival is one of the most important Chinese and East Asian festivals celebrated by the Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Koreans, and Vietnamese. The origins of this festival can be traced back to the yin and yang philosophy of balance and harmony in the cosmos. After this celebration, there will be days with longer daylight hours and therefore an increase in positive energy flowing in. Traditionally, the Dongzhi Festival is also a time for the family to get together. One activity that occurs during these get-togethers is the making and eating of tangyuan or balls of glutinous rice, which symbolize reunion.
In southern China, people eat rice cake, which means reunion. It is not only eaten by the family, but also shared with friends and relatives as a blessing. Many people take invigorating tonic foods during this particular winter festival. To the Taiwanese, winter is a time when most physical activities should be limited and you should eat to rejuvenate and hibernate.
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