Mooncakes and Hungry
Ghosts: Festivals of China
By Carol Stepanchuk and Charles Wong. 7-1/2" x 8-1/4", 159
pages, paperback. Explore the food, costumes, customs, religious significance,
song-and-dance performances and symbolism that are important aspects of
Chinese festivals. By learning about the colorful festivals, one also learns
about Chinese culture...by learning out Chinese culture, one also learns
about one's own discipline. Mooncakes, richly illustrated with drawings,
photographs and woodblock prints, celebrates the centuries old celebrations
and modern day interpretations of China's festive holidays. |