The most traditional Chinese holiday is certainly the largest: 15 days of celebrating the new year, including the not-to-be-missed, crazy busy, colourful Lantern Festival.
Traditions vary widely and it is a time for families to gather, clean the house, then decorate with elaborate colours and lights. The dishes served during this period are sumptuous and often have a spiritual meaning.
The Chinese more than anyone bring a humble approach to creating tasty delicacies in a simple manner. Often, these are home-grown and inexpensive ingredients, made without extravagant kitchens and endless equipment.
Two simple pieces of equipment are required for good Chinese cooking - a wok and a steamer. Meals often are meatless and rice is a staple.