Culture of China is enriched with various festivities, thus being a part of the republic of China; Taiwan is also enhanced with a number of festivals and holidays. The major festivities and Taiwan Holidays is divided into two prime sub-divisions, which includes,
Taiwan holidays according to lunar calendar
Taiwan Festivals according to Western Calendars
Festivals and Taiwan holidays according to the lunar calendars in Taiwan are of traditional types. On the other end festivals and holidays which are celebrated as per the western calendars are of official types.
The lunar festivals of Taiwan is celebrated recalling the past traditional heritages of the country, this includes
Lantern festival
Chinese New Year Festivals
Dragon Boat Festivals
The Ghost Festivals
The Mid-Autumn Festivals
Double Ninth Festivals
Both Chinese New Year Festivals and Lantern Festivals symbolize the end of old and lost and sprouting new beginning out of them.
Dragon Boat Festival of Taiwan, China signifies the kill of evil and gaining back power and wisdom
The Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the full-moon and bondage of mankind
Double ninth festivals of Taiwan, China reminds us of the older and elder who is no more but was once very close to our heart.
On the other hand festivals and holidays in china initiated by the government as per western calendar is a time to celebrate official posts and designation enhancements of various posts and honors. The list of Official or western Taiwan holidays, China includes the following,
Founding Day of the Republic of China
228 Memorial Day
Women's Day
Children's Day
Armed Forces Day
Tomb Sweeping Day
Constitution Day
Youth Day
Teacher’s Day
Double Tenth National Day
Taiwan's Retrocession Day
Both long-established Taiwan holidays and festivals in Taiwan are distinguished and celebrated in a unique style.
Independence day
Christmas
Chinese New Year