Residents of China are considered one of the most hardworking in the world. And in fact: they are able to work from dawn to dawn. But in a series of busy weekdays there will always be a respite. This year there are 115 days off.
Main and ordinary
The most important holiday is the formation of the PRC. Then comes the New Year, the Lantern Festival, also the Dragon Boat Festival and another Mid-Autumn Festival. The Chinese truly honor them. The most significant of them rest for a long time, up to a whole week.
But on a separate weekend, work is not stopped at all. Although they are also highlighted in the calendar in a different color, like the
holidays in China in May. These are the days of tree planting and children, as well as the founding of the Communist Party of the PRC. Add professional ones - journalists, teachers, nurses. And in the festival of lanterns, by the way, they walk the most. After all, he is so located on the calendar that he smoothly turns into the
celebration of the New Year.Cause - time, fun - hour
There are legends about the industriousness of the Chinese. And this is one of the components of the fact that in recent years the country is simply amazing at the very fast pace of development of its economy. For example, in just thirty years, the inconspicuous village of fishermen in Shenzhen, located near Hong Kong (in the south of the country), has transformed into a metropolis! Yes, even in a large world center production plan.
With such a heavy workload, Chinese workers and employees, as a rule, have only 5-15 days of legal leave. Therefore, national holidays are an additional chance to relax and travel.
It must also be taken into account that on some days off only half a day is allowed to work. Then - home. So this is not such a big joy ...
Here is an example: on May 4 (Youth Day), boys and girls in schools and universities do not study in the second half of the weekend they set. And employees in the army on August 1 can also spend part of the day as they want. This is the Day of the Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China. And on March 8, women were released from work exactly half a shift earlier.
Cities are transforming
During even though short, but still special days, including when holidays are celebrated in May in China, it is very noticeable how traffic increases. It would seem that it should be the other way around. But we must take into account that, firstly, the townspeople are actively sent on various tourist trips. And the demand for it is not weakening.
Secondly, the Chinese, who permanently reside in the province but work in big cities, come to their homelands for the holidays to spend free time with family and friends. Then the reverse process occurs. Now buses rush people to the place of their constant work.
Short but fun
You ask: "What are the holidays in May in China?" This is three days off.
First of all, May 1 in China is a holiday - Labor Day. Short rest, only one day. But they spend it fun. Once upon a time this whole week was allotted. However, then the duration of the holidays was cut. True, they added new ones to the list. Here is the festival of dragon boats, and the festival of mid-autumn, and the day of remembrance of the dead. Of course, the total number of weekends has increased. And people began to relax, if not more each time, but more often.
So, you already know that May 1 is a holiday dedicated to labor in China. And how does it usually go? At meetings, speeches are made by party leaders, business leaders. Then they award the best leading workers. And for a snack - a gala concert.
Tourists, catch the discounts!
This is no longer an innovation. It has long been customary that on the eve of how the holidays begin in May in China, almost all travel agencies publish their lists of local attractions. What for? And because their visit on holidays will cost less. Savings - about 20 percent.
And right there begins a discount marathon. Not only that, all provinces of the country take part in it. A lot of people want to take advantage of such benefits and get, for example, in a Chinese museum. Or enjoy the Lushan National Park. Take a look at the Wuyi Mountains. And some are happy to climb into Yungang cave grotto in Shanxi. After all, all this is almost for nothing!
The organizers of this pilgrimage pre-think about situations that may arise on May 1. What a holiday in China this day, everyone knows. And in order to avoid crowds, confusion, discontent, many travel companies announce ahead of time a reduced entrance fee. They warn: come on time if you do not want to get into a long queue. So often does, for example, Jiuzhaigou - a national park - or Qin Shihuangdi - a mausoleum.
However, eternal grumbling will always find something to complain about. And they write complaints. Suppose these: the list of museums that will operate at a lower cost of tickets includes those places and objects that few people have heard of and generally know about. Going there is not so interesting. But the most popular tourist points, on the contrary, inflate their prices incredibly high. And therefore it is not possible to save significantly when the holidays in China begin in May.
Shopping is a favorite thing
And the merchants also do not sleep. And they rush into the thick of human fuss when the holidays begin in May in China. After all, this is a great chance to get a good profit. And people, thanks to the active advertising these days, are sweeping everything off the shelves. As usual, electronics and home appliances are in special demand.
And the true giants of this market are coming up with new ways to attract shopping enthusiasts to their stores. There are a variety of offers, plus special discounts on, as always, the incredibly popular iPhone and iPad, the latest TVs, air conditioning for the home, certainly supernova refrigerators, washing machines, etc.
There are almost no traffic jams
And the holidays themselves in May in China, and other weekends cause increased transport shuttles. And this is understandable. Many residents are not averse to seeing relatives or just moving away from home to change the situation. And the state goes to meet them. So, once everyone was pleased with the message that on toll roads they would not charge for small vehicles.
Of course, people understood that with this there is a risk of being stuck for a long time on such a road. But Beijing’s city authorities envisioned everything as much as possible. They made a forecast in advance for street congestion. Prepared schemes of various options for a detour of these problem areas. And the situation was not catastrophic.
Together with other countries
Recently, the Chinese calendar has replenished with another red day. From now on, May 9 is a holiday in China, as in Europe. The inhabitants themselves say that they honor him. After all, this is a universal victory in World War II. For them it is a symbol of valor and courage of people.
Various events are taking place in Beijing and other cities. There is a parade in the capital. Many people watch it on TV. And in the Russian Cultural Center there are meetings for veterans who fought alongside Russian soldiers. Then - the round table. Recall historical events. And everyone says after the chairman of the All-China Society of Veterans that for them, as for the whole world, this is an important day. For they, too, fought Nazism and therefore won.
And in the end - always a concert.
It is especially interesting to visit that quarter of the Chinese capital where Russian people live. Here the celebration ends with a special nightly program, which afterwards continues with a walk until the morning.