Singles’ Day, sometimes known as the International Singles Day, is a national holiday celebrated across China on the day of the first month of the Chinese calendar, November 11. It is one of the most popular national holidays in China. Singles’ Day attracts singles from all over the world. The event is characterized by lavish celebrations and gifts to married couples. In fact, Singles’ Day in China is one of the busiest days for shopping and gift-giving all year round.
On this day; Chinese Singles enjoy a wide range of free things including eating out, shopping, and enjoying a picnic with friends. Some famous Chinese restaurants in U.S. have decided to host their own Singles’ Festival, inviting singles to come and shop at their restaurants. During this season, diners can expect to get special treatment in the presence of a friendly staff and the likes of red, white, and green drinks. At many U.S. restaurants, a Singles’ Day Celebration is organized in between working hours. Here, Singles can shop till they drop, enjoy three tracks of live music, get free acupuncture treatments, receive a host of free gifts, and have a wonderful meal under the stars with their new friends.
- Many Chinese Restaurants organize their own sing-a-ma-jigs in which small children sing and rattle away while small adults sing and rattle away as well, all being entertained by RCA headphones.
- At some restaurants, Singles can choose a song for the RCA Headset as they sing along. For further details, the customer can contact the management.
Music concerts featuring soloists or groups of Singles are also held regularly in China; These include jazz, gospel music, country and western music concerts, as well as classic rock, pop, reggae and other music genres. The venue is generally outdoors where the heat is moderate. The audience consists mostly of singles however, there is occasionally a small gathering of couples.
The Singles’ Day celebration in China; was first celebrated in November last year when the quota of singles was increased from the previous year. With the increase in the number of individuals, the atmosphere at the event was conducive to a more interactive atmosphere. This was evidenced in the number of Chinese participants that attended the events. It was also reported that attendance was quite high despite the low temperatures. At this year’s event, it is hoped that the ratio of single people attending to the concert would be similar to the previous year’s ratio.
For Singles in love; China has got to offer a variety of activities for them to enjoy. Apart from enjoying the music and other offerings at these celebrations, singles can participate in various dating activities. Chinese restaurants have introduced ‘microwave chicken’ and ‘roasted pork’ as delicacies that can be ordered for special occasions. The food is reasonably priced and provides a wide range of options for those looking for foods that are unique and different. For singles who want to get up to date on the latest trends and fashions, China has got to offer a lot.