voluntary report public distribution date 12 29 2005 gain number ch5618 china peoples republic of product brief food and culture holiday foods opportunities for us exporters in a traditional chinese market approved by keith schneller consulate general prepared daniel taylor highlights observes wide variety modern holidays filled with rich cultural meaning long history festivals compose an important part the importance these shear celebrants may provide new inroads agricultural exports especially as more consumers turn to convenience innovation dining out during includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled guangzhou ch3 ch table contents section ii overview page 3 17 s spring festival 4 lantern 5 dragon boat mid autumn 6 iii imports 7 iv estimated size vi trends 9 vii regulations