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The Chinese liturgical calendar describes a collection of important events, festivals and feast days of deities in Taoism, Buddhism and Chinese Folklore Religion as practiced by the Chinese community in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia and other Chinese diasporas in the world. The dates are based on the Chinese calendar system which is a lunisolar calendar comprising 12 months of alternately 29 and 30 days and an intercalary or leap month (闰月)[1] every three years.
Important dates in the Lunar Calendar
[edit]The months and days in the following list is in reference to the Chinese lunar calendar system of dates, unless otherwise stated.
This is an actively expanding list.
| Lunar Month | Day(s) | Deity | Event | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st - 15th | - | Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year/Spring Festival | |
| 1 | 9 | 玉皇大帝 Jade Emperor | Birthday | Birthdays are also celebrated as feast days |
| 1 | 15 | - | Yuan Xiao Festival | |
| 2 | 2 | 大伯公/福德正神 Tua Pek Kong / Fu De Zheng Shen | Birthday[2] | |
| 2 | 3 | 文昌帝君 Wen Chang / God of Literature | Birthday[3] | |
| 2 | 15 | 老子 Lao Tzu | Birthday[4] | |
| 2 | 19 | 观音菩萨 Guan Yin / Goddess of Mercy | Birthday[4] | This is one of 3 feast days for Guan Yin |
| 3 | 3 | 玄天上帝 Xuan Tian Shang Di | Birthday[3] | |
| 3 | 15 | 保生大帝 Bao Sheng Da Di (God of Medicine) | Birthday[5] | |
| 3 | 15 | 武财神 / 赵公明·Zhao Gong Ming / Martial God of Wealth | Birthday[6] | |
| 3 | 20 | 注生娘娘 Zhu Sheng Niang Niang (Goddess of Birth and Childcare) | Birthday[5] | |
| 3 | 23 | 妈祖 Ma Zu | Birthday[5] | |
| 4 | 8 | 莲花三太子 Lian Hua San Tai Zi /Third Prince | Birthday[7] | Nezha 哪吒 is venerated as the Third Prince 三太子 and General of the Center Altar 中坛元帅 |
| 4 | 15 | Buddha | Vesak Day[5] | Commemoration of the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha |
| 5 | 15 | - | Dragon Boat Festival[5] | |
| 5 | 28 | 城王爷 Cheng Wang Ye / City God | Birthday[6] | |
| 6 | 19 | 观音菩萨 Guan Yin / Goddess of Mercy | Day of Initiation[4] | This is one of 3 feast days for Guan Yin |
| 6 | 24 | 关公 Guan Gong | Birthday[5] | |
| 7 | 1st - 30th | - | Hungry Ghost Festival[5] | |
| 7 | 15 | - | 中元节 Zhong Yuan Festival | |
| 7 | 30 | 地藏王菩萨 Di Zang Wang / Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva | Birthday[5] | |
| 8 | 15 | - | Mid Autumn Festival | |
| 8 | 16 | 齐天大圣 Monkey God | Birthday[5] | |
| 8 | 27 | 孔子 Confucius | Birthday[5] | |
| 9 | 1st - 9th | 九王大帝 Nine Emperor Gods | Festival[5] | |
| 9 | 9 | 中坛元帅 Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai / Marshal of the Central Altar | Birthday[6] | |
| 9 | 19 | 观音菩萨 Guan Yin / Goddess of Mercy | Day of attaining State of Nirvana[4] | This is one of 3 feast days for Guan Yin |
Important dates in the Solar Calendar
[edit]The months and days in the following list is in reference to the Chinese Solar calendar system of dates, which corresponds to dates in the Gregorian calendar system
This is an actively expanding list.
| Dates | Event | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar | 虎爷诞 Tiger God's Birthday[8] | Day of the Opening of the Tiger's Mouth. Devotees would make offerings of eggs and pork lard to the Tiger God to ward off "villains" or 小人, to ensure a smooth sailing year ahead. |
| 4 Apr | 清明 Qing Ming Festival / Tomb Sweeping Festival | 15th day after the spring equinox, usually falling on the 4th of April but sometimes 5th or 6th. |
| 21 Dec | 冬至 Winter Solstice | Usually falls on the 21st of December but sometimes falls on the 22nd |
References
[edit]- ^ "Chinese calendar | Structure, History, & Zodiac | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Tua Pek Kong Birthday / 福德正神(大伯公)诞辰". HuatCai KimZua. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ a b "Chinese Lunar Holidays, Birthdays and Festivals | Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi". www.khookongsi.com.my. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ a b c d "Avalokiteshvara's Birthday". Mahayana Temple. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "chinese festivals". www.chinatownology.com. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ a b c "Hall of Worship – San Qing Gong Temple". Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Tian Teck Keng Temple | 莲花三太子千秋". www.ttktemple.org.sg. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ "Tiger Deity 【2025年-拜虎爷公】". HuatCai KimZua. Retrieved 2025-01-05.
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