Official holidays are primarily based on the achievements of the people and events that have played a part in the development of the nation. Both traditional festivals and official holidays are celebrated with much passion and a strong community spirit. February Festivals
Lantern Festival: in modern Taiwan, young children carry lanterns and stroll through the streets on the eve of the festival in hope for a bright future for themselves. Memorial Day: falls on 28 February and sees the Taiwanese paying there respects and remembering those people who were killed during demonstrations. April Festivals
Tomb Sweeping Day: has been set aside for sweeping and cleaning the tombs of ancestors as a mark of respect. August Festivals
Ghost Festival: it is believed that during the entire month of August, ghosts and spirits are allowed to leave Hell and roam on Earth. To pacify and ensure that the ghosts and spirits are peaceful, people practice many rituals that include leaving paper money and fruit at altars. September Festivals
Armed Forces Day: is celebrated in memory of the bravery of the military during the eight-year war that ended in victory for China on 3 September 1955. Mid-Autumn Festival: falls in the middle of the eighth lunar Chinese month when the moon is at its fullest. It is a time for family reunions. October Festivals
National Day: is celebrated with great pride by the Taiwanese. There are marches, parades, singing and dancing performances and firework displays to enjoy. December Festivals
Constitution Day: is celebrated on 25 December and has important significance to the whole nation, as it remembers the official passing of constitutional law. | 
