Lantern Festival: is a day marking the end of the Chinese New Year festival and is a day on which the citizens of Beijing hang thousands of coloured lanterns from various buildings across the city. Come night time when candles in the lanterns are lit, the city is aglow with these brightly coloured creations ensuring a romantic ambience. Traditionally sticky rice dumplings known as Yuanxiao are eaten on this day. March Festivals
Kuan Yin's Birthday: celebrated mid-March, the citizens of Beijing observe the birthday of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy known as Kuan Yin. Locals come together with family and friends and pay respect at temples around the city. Childless couples pray to Kuan Yin that they may be blessed with offspring. May Festivals
Dragon Boat Festival: this is the oldest festival and the third largest festival in the Chinese calendar. Painted dragon boats take to the city’s waterways and their occupants row with all their might in the hope of being the first to cross the finish line. A drummer in each boat beats out a rhythm for the rowers to follow adding to the intensity of the atmosphere around the event. The festival is held at the end of May. July Festivals
Qi Qiao Jie/Chinese Valentine’s Day: held at the end of July, Qi Qiao Jie is a day on which lovers remember the legend of Niu Lang and Zhi Nu. Females seeking love prepare fruit as offerings and pray for a successful marriage to come their way. | 
