中国传统文化之（清明节英语教学课件）.pptx

Qingming Festival: Clear and Bright;What is Qingming Festival? Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival. In 2018, it begins on April 5. The festival marks a change in the weather, as temperatures begin to rise nationwide and rainfall increases.;Crucial Time for plowing Qingming Festival is also the first day of Clear and Bright, the 5th of the 24 solar terms. ;Willow branches In legend, on Qingming Festival, ghosts come closest to the world of living men. Buddhists believe that willow branches will drive away unwelcome ghosts and evil spirits. Therefore, willow branches are also known as “ghost terror wood”.;Flying kites Flying kites is an activity favored by many Chinese during Qingming Festival. Kites are not only flown during the day time but also in the evening. ;Spring outings Not only is it a period for commemorating the dead, it is also time for people to go out and enjoy nature. Strolling outside in spring adds joy to life and promote a healthy body and mind.;Cold Food Festival or Hanshi Festival 寒食节；禁烟节；冷节；百五节 Cold Food Festival or Hanshi Festival is a traditional holiday celebrated for one day before Qingming Festival. On that day, making fire is taboo and only cold food is available. 介子推“割股啖dàn君（晋文公姬重耳）”后与母归隐绵山，晋文公为逼其出山相见而放火烧山，介子推坚拒被焚而死。晋文公感念其忠臣之志，厚葬修祠立庙，在死难之日禁火寒食。;Huangzhou Hanshi Tie （黄州）寒食帖 It was written by poet Su Shi(苏轼) from the Song Dynasty (960--1127) on the Cold Food Festival in 1082. ;Qingtuan 青团 A kind of round green cake, Qingtuan has a mellow taste and special flavor. In the lower reaches of the Yangtze River region, Qingtuan is a very popular snack on Qingming Festival. ?;清明 杜牧 清明时节雨纷纷，路上行人欲断魂。 借问酒家何处有? 牧童遥指杏花村。;许渊冲 译： A drizzling rain falls like tears on the Mourning Day， The mourners heart is going to break on his way.　 Where can a wine shop be found to drown his sad hours? A cowherd points to a cot mid apricot flowers.;吴伟雄 译： It drizzles thick and fast on the Mourning Day,? The mourner travels