Autumn Catching Festival – Celebrating The New Season

A festival which showcases local culture and traditions, the Autumn Catching Festival can be witnessed in Chongqing this year as well. The event which takes place according to dates on the lunar calendar generally falls in August and the Three Gorges Square which can be found in Chongqing’s Shapingba District is one locale where visitors can witness certain festivities. Those in search of Chongqing hotel apartments from which to make their way to this site can consider staying at Somerset JieFangBei Chongqing.

The Autumn Catching Festival which falls on the day before autumn commences, is a cultural event that sees participants engage in a wide range of activities related to the arrival of the season. Traditional singing and dancing are among the customs and traditions that can be seen during this time, while it is also customary for people to pray for a better harvest. A fascinating aspect of this festival is the fact that it is a time-honoured convention that men and women make known their feelings towards each other on this day.