China is a country that has so much cultural and ethnicity in everything that surrounds it. At almost any time of the year you can see some sort of cultural celebration that is happening there. China, the most populated country in the world, sets aside a fine set of tourist attractions each and every year. Some of their very unique festivals are the DuanWu Festival, which is a series of dragon boat races and where a traditional dish, Zongi is served; also the End of the Earth Moon Happy Festival which is an event that has folk singing, folk dancing and a host of other competitions.
A truly unique event that China hosts is the Longevity Culture Festival in the region of Sanya. The event is celebrated by the Mount Nanshan once in two years in the lunar month of September. It hosts a range of cultural activities and seminars on culture for senior locals and tourists to participate in. It invites seniors to take participate in the painting, rock climbing, hiking and a range of other activities. These activities happen over a week which is referred to as the ‘Double Night Festival.’ This is done because the Chinese region, Sanya is said to have the longest life expectancy in China. This is an event that is open for people over the age of 100. They are the ones who are involved in all the activities that surround the Longevity Culture Festival. Now isn’t that fascinating?
The celebration now carried out mainly to promote tourism throughout the land in terms of the development of the elderly populous. It aims to carry forward the cultural aspects of the country, teaching people what China is really all about. Resorts are a great place to stay so look for a resort in Sanya that offers great comfort. A Sanya resort such as the Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa is a true gem. The Longevity Culture Festival is one that is rich in promoting culture and history. While it is no secret that Chinese are known for their strength and endurance, this festival of citizens that features persons over a 100 years of age, is truly amazing!
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.