Culture of festival and Language

Chinese festival and language

China's official language is mandarin. But each region has its own dialect. I am born in Anhui province. I speak dialect with my parents. When I move to Shenzhen, I learn Cantonese. 

The development of cultural let people create the festival. In China I enjoy the festival such as the Dragon Boat Festival, the Double Ninth Festival, Chinese New Year and so on. These festivals are difference with Western countries. Because of the different way of life, background, environment, resulting in different regions of the human race has a different mindset and different festivals. Behind every festival has a little story. When I was kids, my parents told me about the background of those festival.  And we have some custom during holiday. For example, we like eating dumplings at Chinese New Year and children can receive lucky money from elders. I like climb mountain with my parents at Double Ninth Festival.

Canadian festival and language

The official language is given priority to with English and French in Canada.  Before I came to Canada, I am learned English in China in order to overcome the language barrier in here.

There are many festival in Canada which are Canada day, Victoria day, Thanksgiving and so on. The Canada day is to commemorate the Canadian federal was established in July 1, 1867. Victoria day is to celebrate the Canadian group of the Lord's birthday. People like to prepare Turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day. I like the western Halloween. Also have the similar festival in China. But not as interesting as the western. China's tomb sweeping day seem to be very grave. But in the west, people  dress up and the children go to get candy. This seems to be a very interesting festival. Moreover, Halloween is popular in China. Young people like this festival, they dress up and go to club for relax. Last year, I came back to China at Christmas holiday. When Christmas is coming, I bought a christmas tree with my parents, and we celebrate Christmas. Because of I go aboard and I am effected by Western culture. At the same time that effect my parents and our family culture. Nowadays, many Chinese people enjoy Christmas. There are many activity during Christmas because of young people who like me enjoy this holiday.