Festivals are the lifeblood of traditional culture


  • Letters
  • Sunday, 14 Aug 2005

BEIJING: Qixi Festival, the Chinese equivalent of Valentine’s Day that fell on Thursday, was not only a disappointment for forgotten lovers, but also for businessmen left with empty pockets. 

Worse still is the suggestion that young people are beginning to turn their backs on traditional Chinese festivals, celebrating them with less and less enthusiasm. 

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