SIMILAR NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

IN CHINA AND RUSSIA

 THE NEW YEAR
• clean houses
• cook festive dishes

Russia • visit friends and congratulate each other China

• People put a Christmas tree in the house and • Everyone goes home celebrates with family
decorate it with different toys, put gifts under • Lasts for 2 weeks
it
• Red paper decorations
• There is Santa Claus, who keeps a bag of gifts
for children, and his granddaughter
 Russia China
Defender of the fatherland day Day of formation of the red army

• February 23 - defender of the • And in China, the formation of the

Fatherland Day: it was people's liberation army is celebrated
annually on August 1. This day is
established in 1922 as the day of
considered a professional holiday of
the red army. Today, February 23 the Chinese military.
in Russia is the official national
holiday of men, which is
celebrated both by colleagues in
their teams and in families.
 Russia
The Victory day
• May 9 - Victory Day .
• Parades on red square are held annually.
• On this day, veterans traditionally meet, wreaths
are laid at the monuments of Glory and military
valor.
• There is an annual festive salute.
China
The National Day of the People's Republic of
China
• October 1
• This is the most important public holiday in China.
• The main streets of the capital and Central squares
are always decorated for this holiday. Tiananmen
square is decorated with a special invention.
• There is an annual festive salute.
 YOUTH DAY
• June 27
Russia
• The celebration is held at the state level with the
presentation of awards and prizes for services in
the social, scientific and cultural fields.
• The main purpose of the festival is to draw public
attention to the problems of modern youth.
China
• Is celebrated in honor of the anti-imperialist
movement on the 4th of May 1919.
• Celebrations are held in various regions of China.
• Now young people are also focusing on various
social issues.
• The main content of the 4th of May is the spirit of
patriotism, progress, democracy, and the desire for
science.
 Both the Chinese and Russian people have the following
characteristics: fun, hospitality, love of crowded activities and
optimism. Of course, in addition to similarity, they have their own
character traits.
Chinese holidays are more traditional. Holidays in China played, and
still play a very important role, as they are inextricably linked with
the traditions and customs of the Chinese people.